Lead Scheduler

5 Hours ago • 3 Years +

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in program scheduling or related field
  • Experience scheduling live events, linear TV, or SVOD
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to accuracy
  • Proactive and self-sufficient in finding solutions and acquiring new skills
  • High emotional intelligence and a collaborative spirit
  • Adaptable to new technologies and dynamic environments, excelling under pressure
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with live operations
  • Proficient in utilizing scheduling software, including Mediagenix WHATS’ON and Content Scheduler
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney’s Direct to Consumer (DTC) team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment, helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere. The Disney+ Programming team is responsible for leading content planning, scheduling, on-service merchandising, slate management, and programming insights that contribute to a cohesive strategic content approach for the service.

The Disney+ Global Content Programming and Subscriber Engagement team is responsible for leading content planning, scheduling, on-service merchandising, slate management, and programming insights that contribute to a cohesive strategic content approach for the service.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Scheduling; the Lead Scheduler will support the Disney+ Scheduling team daily by executing the global scheduling strategy for the platform. This role entails operational scheduling for various content types, including live events, SVOD programming, lean-back programming, and promotional assets. The Lead Scheduler will collaborate closely with teams such as Content Planning, Live Operations, Distribution Operations, and Platform Operations. Additionally, this position will be crucial in the daily auditing of schedules and data reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule on-service live events, lean-back channels, and promotional assets on Disney+, working closely with programming and operational teams.
  • Develop and review reports for daily auditing of schedules and data reconciliation processes.
  • Act as back-up scheduler for US, Canada, and Global Originals.
  • Represent Disney+ Global Scheduling in meetings with a professional and enthusiastic attitude. Handle any challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and act as project manager for ad hoc requests and deliverables as they arise.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in program scheduling or a related field.
  • Experience in scheduling for live events, linear TV, or SVOD.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Diplomatic with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in teams and matrixed organizations.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to accuracy.
  • Proactive and self-sufficient in finding solutions and acquiring new skills.
  • High emotional intelligence and a collaborative spirit.
  • Adaptable to new technologies and dynamic environments, excelling under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with live operations is a plus.
  • Proficient in utilizing scheduling software, including Mediagenix WHATS’ON and Content Scheduler.

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in media, Communications, TV Production, or a related field.

Additional Information

  • Local to LA and able to work in office up to 4 days a week.


The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $78,200 to $104,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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$78200L - $104800L/yr (Outscal est.)
$91500L/yr avg.
Glendale, California, United States

About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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