Join The Walt Disney Company's Platform Distribution Operations Team as a Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company, a global leader in family entertainment and media, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Coordinator to join its Platform Distribution Operations team. As a key member of this team, you will play a crucial role in driving process improvement and revenue growth for content distribution across various lines of business.
About Us
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global family entertainment and media enterprise with several industry segments, including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. With operations in over 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally valued.
Job Overview
The Coordinator, Platform Distribution Operations will be responsible for supporting various initiatives simultaneously that will drive process improvement and integration for content distribution across different lines of business. This role will collaborate closely with Platform Distribution Sales, Technology, Disney Streaming, and other technology and operations teams within TWDC, as well as external distribution partners, software and hardware vendors, content delivery service providers, and experts to facilitate relationship management, new product launches, platform launches, and system requests.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business partners and various technology and operations teams to project manage multiple operational initiatives simultaneously, including creating project plans, timelines, key milestones, and maintaining consistent data.
- Participate in the launch of new distribution partners and new content to existing partners to support distribution and revenue growth.
- Work closely with colleagues to fulfill contractual commitments regarding the technical aspects of distribution, data, measurement, and advertising with our distribution partners.
- Support the distribution outreach teams in deal negotiations by providing subject matter expertise related to distribution, marketing, data, and/or measurement.
- Support the process for content delivery of linear networks, FAST channels, audio, and VOD content across set-top-box, mobile, PC, and other digital platforms, SVOD, AVOD, PVOD, electronic home video, and aircraft.
- Assist and help with Rights Management related tasks and initiatives (e.g., clearing distribution and music rights for various first and third-party platforms).
- Collaborate with various teams including sales, finance, analytics, and others to support monetization (e.g., forecasting, revenue analysis) and inform technology roadmaps.
- Coordinate initial setup restoration review process.
- Identify and review contractual language for key analysis.
- Maintain and coordinate documentation (e.g., project trackers, reporting support, delivery specs, data, manage standard records, and contractual language).
- Help the team in the development of presentations, training materials, and reports.
- Summarize distribution sales meetings and provide key marketing/data references to the team.
- Create and build relationships with partners across TWDC in sales, operations, production, digital media, legal, accounting, etc., and externally with vendors, partners, suppliers, and technology developers to support self-learning, enhance work capabilities, and advance the goals of Platform Distribution.
- Support contract negotiations with vendors to acquire services and monetization capabilities.
- Curate business-specific data on B2B proprietary sites (e.g., Partner Zone) and perform system administrator duties as needed.
- Obtain and review reporting from partner data feeds or internal measurement reports.
- System-level maintenance on vendor databases (e.g., AIS, Business Intelligence, Syndi, WordPress, Cerebro).
- Live event coordination (e.g., power outages, encoder validation, metadata validation).
- Verify contractual compliance (e.g., measurement, marketing, usage rules, validation, delivery).
- Digital marketing audit by platform.
- Contribute to a team environment that is open and inclusive and encourages authenticity, communication, and collaboration.
Essential Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, writing, relationship building, collaboration, negotiation, customer service, and computer skills (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple short-term projects while also setting a strong foundation for achieving medium/long-term endeavors.
- Strong attention to detail and accountability.
- Able to own assignments to completion with minimal direction.
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the media and entertainment industry.
- Knowledge of content distribution, rights management, and monetization.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
What We Offer
The Walt Disney Company offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary ($56,000 - $73,700 per year, depending on location), bonus, and long-term incentive units. Our benefits package includes medical, financial, and other benefits, subject to the level and position advertised.
Our Culture
At The Walt Disney Company, we foster a business culture where ideas and decisions from all individuals help us grow, improve, create the best stories, and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. We are an equal opportunity employer, and candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic team, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, through our online application portal.
Required documents:
- Qualifications certificate with mark sheets.
- Passport-size photographs.
- Signature.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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