Reporters often joke that journalists are going to the “dark side” when they go into PR. After reading about Geoff Morrell, a hero I didn’t know I needed, I understand the temptation.

Geoff Morrell, who joined Disney in January as chief corporate affairs officer, will leave his job immediately, the company said. Mr. Morrell had been outspoken about a need to “modernize ...

Geoff Morrell in a November 2013 file photo. The former Disney PR chief received more than $100,000 a day for his short tenure at the media company in 2022. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images ...

Geoff Morrell served in the role during a turbulent three-month period after the company failed to condemn Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Disney chief corporate affairs officer Geoff Morrell worked at the company for around three months. During his stint there last year, he got $8.37 million in total compensation, filings show.

Geoff Morrell, Disney's ex-communications exec, who helped craft the company's botched response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation, amassed a gargantuan payday.

Even by show business standards, former Walt Disney executive Geoff Morrell netted a massive payday from his brief time in Hollywood. Geoff Morrell received over $8 million in compensation for ...

Geoff Morrell in a November 2013 file photo. The former Disney PR chief received more than $100,000 a day for his short tenure at the media company in 2022. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images ...

Reporters often joke that journalists are going to the “dark side” when they go into PR. After reading about Geoff Morrell, a hero I didn’t know I needed, I understand the temptation.