Programming Planning Supervisor Fixed Term Contract

Programming Planning Supervisor Fixed Term Contract

Job ID: 10149469

Location: Madrid, Spain

Business: The Walt Disney Company (EMEA)

Date posted: May 13, 2026

The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a global leader in family entertainment, renowned for its storytelling, creativity, and innovation. This role involves planning and scheduling linear and non‑linear content for kids’ channels, ensuring accurate execution of electronic programme guides and planning materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver linear and non‑linear schedules and content plans using Excel and the internal planning system for multi‑territory kids’ channel feeds, based on direction from the Programming Senior Manager.
• Create monthly schedule grids in Excel aligned with established planning frameworks.
• Maintain monthly planning in the internal scheduling system.
• Upload electronic programme guides and deliver television listings.
• Manage programme metadata and coordinate language tracking documents to ensure delivery within transmission deadlines.
• Ensure all planning documents and databases are maintained, updated, and accurate, including content rollouts, metadata, and historical planning records.
• Analyse linear and non‑linear performance data to evaluate channel performance, monitor competitors, and recommend improvements to scheduling and programming strategies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the market and competitor landscape, with a focus on pre‑school content, and share insights with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members and managers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of schedules and plans in line with departmental priorities.
• Support the communication of scheduling information across the organisation.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve planning and scheduling processes.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure smooth content delivery and broadcast operations.

Expected Competencies

• Proactive and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of deliverables.
• Confidence to share perspectives and challenge constructively when appropriate.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications, Education and Knowledge

• Degree in Communications or a related field.
• Experience in a similar role or environment.
• Knowledge of the media landscape, particularly within kids’ content.
• Familiarity with planning tools and systems used for scheduling.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience in analysing audience data is a plus.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.