Manager, Global Public Policy, Benelux

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About the Role & Team

As Manager, GPP, the person in this position will be part of The Walt Disney Company’s (TWDC) Global Public Policy Europe, Middle East and Africa team and will support the company’s public policy and government relations activities in the Benelux under the supervision of the Senior Vice President Global Public Policy, Government Affairs in London.  This will include collaboration with Disney’s business leadership teams in those markets, and connecting with policymakers and in trade / industry associations on key issues related to TWDC’s various lines of business, including Disney+, content production, and distribution.

This role will require you to be working 4 days a week in our office and 1 day from home. 

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What You Will Do

• Maintain an expertise in the policy environment affecting TWDC’s business in the relevant markets

• Identify and analyse new government policies and political and economic dynamics across the region

• Liaise internally with business leads and other functions such as the legal, finance and communications teams in the Benelux. Translate business priorities into ideas for public policy initiatives to advance TWDC’s business agenda and to mitigate risks

• Grow and maintain networks with policymakers, regulators and relevant stakeholders, along with representation in trade and industry associations in the Benelux

• Support strategies to further influence policymaking and regulation in the Benelux

• Proactively draft and implement stakeholder engagement initiatives and ensure ongoing stakeholder alignment / build strategic partnerships in the Benelux

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 4-5 years of experience working on media, internet, telecom policy issues for companies and/or government or relevant industry associations in Germany and Benelux

• Expertise in relevant issues and experience leading engagement with policymakers in the Benelux

• Bachelor’s degree or above; MBA or law degree helpful

• Fluent in English and Dutch

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and strong track record of executing across functions

• A team player and ability to exercise good judgement

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Strong work ethic

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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