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DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

Produces animated films and TV series

Marketing Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
London, UK
Hybrid

Four days in the office per week are required, and candidates must be internationally mobile.

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven track record of defining strategy and translating it into tactical plans.
  • Experience working on large-scale events.
  • Experience in brand partnerships and event sponsorships.
  • Experience managing commercial partnerships.
  • Strong financial acumen to optimise budgets and allocate funds based on initiatives that drive the highest return on investment.
  • Ability to demonstrate execution of 360-degree integrated campaigns and a track record of delivering successful above-the-line marketing campaigns.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to influence and present campaigns from ideation to post-campaign reports.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong digital marketing literacy and an understanding of managing digital brands.
  • Strong understanding of media planning and execution.
  • A bachelor's degree or relevant marketing experience is required.
  • Fluent written and spoken English is required.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the wider Marketing Team to develop key tent-pole marketing campaigns that align with business objectives and key performance indicators.
  • Support the collation of post-campaign analysis reports to understand campaign impact and inform future campaigns.
  • Tailor global campaigns to meet specific territory business objectives and produce locally nuanced regional campaigns.
  • Leverage data and insights from internal and external research teams to develop highly targeted and optimised campaigns that reach key performance indicators.
  • Manage workflows involving creative concepting, briefing, and coordination with in-house Creative teams and external Creative Agencies.
  • Ensure local compliance for all marketing activities across responsible territories.
  • Own and manage responsible territory budgets, including day-to-day financial management of purchase orders and invoicing.
  • Act as a brand champion for Hayu by continuously evaluating and refining the brand proposition and tone of voice across all media touchpoints and responsible markets.
  • Manage public relations, creative, and media agencies, where applicable, to develop tailored public relations and marketing plans for responsible territories.
  • Collaborate with in-house public relations and social teams to create and execute brand and content activations, identify suitable influencers, and deliver consumer and trade press releases when necessary.
  • Manage stakeholders and build collaborative cross-functional relationships internally across Marketing, Public Relations, Creative, Finance, Legal, Research, Content, Commercial, and Product, and externally with commercial partners, brand partners, and agencies.
  • Create and execute presentations and pitches for internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with multiple business-to-business and commercial partners to co-create and execute effective marketing activities that drive relevant brand health metrics.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five or more years of experience in a business-to-consumer brand role within the media, entertainment, or digital female brand industries.
  • Subscription video-on-demand or over-the-top experience.
  • Passion for reality television.
  • Experience working on brands with a female millennial consumer.
  • Experience working across European markets, particularly the Nordic, Benelux, and/or French markets.
  • International mobility.

About the company

DreamWorks Animation produces animated films and television shows for family and children audiences, creating stories and characters that appeal to multiple generations. Its products are brought to life through a full animation pipeline, including in-house technology like the Moonray rendering platform, and a studio ecosystem that supports development from concept to release. Work combines artistry and engineering to deliver feature films, TV series, and related experiences, with revenue coming from box office, licensing, merchandise, and partnerships with streaming services. The company differentiates itself with its proprietary animation technology, a large creative talent pool at its Glendale campus, and a track record of popular franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, along with award-winning storytelling. Its goal is to produce high-quality, engaging animated content and advance animation technology while expanding its franchises across theaters, TV, and digital platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Forgotten Island opens September 25, 2026, extending DreamWorks' theatrical pipeline.
  • Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie and The Bad Guys 2 broaden franchise monetization.
  • Remote workers ratified a first union contract on August 21, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • DreamWorks laid off 70 workers in January 2026 after 33 cuts in May 2025.
  • Rising production costs and mixed-production shifts threaten Glendale headcount through 2026.
  • If Forgotten Island underperforms, Comcast's animation slate loses a theatrical anchor.

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Universal distributes DreamWorks films, preserving theatrical scale and Peacock streaming reach.
  • Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Bad Guys keep monetizing across generations.
  • California granted DreamWorks $24.7 million for an untitled feature in April 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-11%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-11%
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