Job Posting Title:

Senior Scheduler, Kids Hub

Req ID:

10147134

Job Description:

The Walt Disney Company is a leading global entertainment and media organisation, with stories, characters, and experiences that reach audiences in every corner of the world. With operations in more than 40 countries, our teams collaborate across markets to deliver entertainment that is both globally consistent and locally relevant

We are looking for a Scheduler to join the Media Planning & Scheduling team, supporting Disney Channel. This role plays a key part in delivering high‑quality linear TV schedules, ensuring accurate, on‑time playlists that meet brand, editorial, and regulatory standards.

You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across Programming, Marketing, Scheduling Operations, Creative Services, and Ad Sales, contributing to the effective planning, promotion, and performance of the channel.

Key responsibilities:

• Create, finalise, and deliver daily TV linear playlists for Disney Channel using What’s On (broadcast scheduling software), ensuring timely handover to Playout
• Build and schedule monthly promotional campaigns for the channel within What’s On
• Input EDM (Edit Material) details, including video and audio components, into the monthly makelist to support Creative Services asset preparation
• Review the monthly makelist regularly with the Media Planning & Scheduling Manager to ensure all promotional and communication elements are ready for broadcast
• Approve promotional campaigns in Mediator, checking all on‑air versions for accuracy and consistency of messaging
• Prepare autoslotters, style sheets, continuity planning, and insert secondary events such as static and animated on‑screen graphics, in line with the agreed strategy
• Monitor daily channel output to ensure scheduled content is transmitted as planned
• Work closely with Programming, Scheduling Operations, and Ad Sales teams to provide feedback on commercial occupancy and resolve operational issues
• Contribute ideas to team brainstorms, including YouTube and social media strategy, and support campaign and launch planning for new series
• Coordinate monthly with Marketing and Local teams to support promotional requirements for off‑air and communication campaigns, including cross‑LOB and franchise initiatives
• Analyse audience data and competitor information to identify trends and support media planning recommendations
• Produce transmission and performance reports for the Media Planning & Scheduling Manager as required

Who you are

• Highly detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
• Able to manage time and priorities effectively across multiple tasks
• Proactive, resilient, and comfortable working under pressure
• Confident in identifying and solving operational issues
• A strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions

Experience required

• A first experience within editorial, media planning, or TV media teams
• Experience in media planning and presentation scheduling is an advantage
• Previous exposure to kids programming or scheduling is a plus
• Digital and social media experience is beneficial

Skills, qualifications, and knowledge

• Experience using What’s On (WON) broadcasting software is an advantage
• Degree‑level education in Communications or a related field
• Good product knowledge and technical understanding relevant to broadcast environments
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Fluent in Spanish and English

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.

Job Posting Segment:

EMEA Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

EMEA Media Networks:

Primary Job Posting Category:

Program Scheduling

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Madrid, Spain

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-04-16