Log Coordinator- (PT)

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. 

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

1. Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

2. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. 

3. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Content Platforms & Operations

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

Job Summary:

Support the ABC Traffic & Log Operations Department in the New York office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with prepping the daily network logs for broadcast to East, Central, Mountain and Pacific affiliates.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Assist with prepping the ABC Network daily network logs for broadcast
• Use of the broadcast traffic system to enter all standard broadcast elements into all programs that air on the ABC Network.
• Confirm elements against issued documentation accuracy, and update the system as the needs of the business require
• Attend operational meetings and collaborate with the rest of the Program Operations department.
• Assist with special projects as needed

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of one year related experience in Television Traffic.
• Must be computer literate. 
• Must have clerical and data input experience. 
• Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and capable of working effectively within a team environment and across multiple business platforms.
• Must be capable of learning new system procedures/functions as they pertain to the needs of our business.
• Must be capable of explaining oneself both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have a willingness to adapt in an industry environment where change is inevitable.
• nontraditional working hours required i.e. nights, weekends, holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Broadcast Traffic systems, Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Education  

• Bachelors degree in Media Communications, Television/Radio Broadcasting or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this part-time position in New York is $37,200 to $45,500 per year based on a 29 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.