Director, Programming, Direct-to-Consumer, JP & KR

Location: Minato-ku, Japan

Company

A global entertainment company delivering storytelling, information, and inspiration through iconic brands and streaming services.

What you will do

• Develop and lead the Direct-to-Consumer programming strategy for Japan and Korea.
• Shape programming priorities to support subscriber acquisition, engagement, retention, and long-term growth.
• Partner with Content, Product, Marketing, and global programming teams to improve content discovery and user experience.
• Oversee curation, artwork, trailers, previews, metadata, tagging, and content localization investments.
• Collaborate with ESPN and other stakeholders to integrate sports and live programming into the streaming service.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing regional programming team while driving operational excellence and compliance.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in programming, content strategy, or related leadership roles in media, entertainment, or DTC streaming.
• Proven strategic programming leadership experience in streaming businesses, with a record of achievement in Japan and Korea.
• Significant senior leadership experience, including managing leaders of leaders and diverse, multifunctional teams.
• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations and balancing strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, prioritization, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
• Fluent English required; Japanese or Korean is a plus.

Nice to have

• Experience in a multinational corporation and highly matrixed organization.
• Deep experience working with senior business leaders in the Japan and Korea markets.
• Consistent record of meeting or exceeding performance targets.
• Japanese or Korean language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment centered on innovation, imagination, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and achievement.
• Cross-functional collaboration with local, regional, and global stakeholders.
• Commitment to integrity, inclusion, empowerment, and continuous improvement.