She was formerly a special assistant to President Biden and a senior advisor for the White House Chief of Staff. Now, she’s joining Disney Entertainment Television, to take the role of VP/Media Relations.
What does this mean for Remi Yamamoto?
She will be responsible for developing cross-brand messaging and communications strategies that The Walt Disney Co. says will promote Disney Entertainment Television programming executives across ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Disney Television Studios, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic and Onyx Collective, working closely with brand publicity leads across the businesses.
Yamamoto will also oversee the teams that provide strategic counsel on crisis communications and issues-oriented messaging, as well as the executive communications and editorial teams for Disney Entertainment Television.
Yamamoto reports to Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, EVP of Publicity, and Head of Communications for Disney Entertainment Television. She said, “Remi is an exceptional communications strategist with a tremendous breadth of experience. We are excited to welcome her to our talented communications team where she will bring a unique perspective and continue to amplify the narrative around our award-winning content brands and leaders. Her sharp instincts and impeccable judgment will serve us well as we further position our organization as the leader for original entertainment and news programming.”
Yamamoto commented, “I am deeply honored to begin my next chapter at Disney Entertainment. Disney has been a part of my life for a long time, and the company’s world-class entertainment and news business not only informs but inspires generation after generation with powerful storytelling. I am excited to now be a part of that magic and grateful to work with the best-in-the-business communications team.”
