Planning Coordinator - Disney+ (Fixed-Term Contract)

Posted:
5/27/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Greater London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Job Posting Title:

Planning Coordinator - Disney+ (Fixed-Term Contract)

Req ID:

10150943

Job Description:

About the role

Disney+ is our direct-to-consumer streaming service bringing beloved stories to audiences across Europe and beyond. From Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Fox and National Geographic, our curated catalogue blends iconic franchises with fresh, original storytelling—available anytime, on any device, in ways that reflect how our audiences choose to watch.

As part of the European Content Planning team, the Planning Coordinator plays a vital role in shaping the Disney+ content experience across diverse markets. Working within a collaborative, international network, this role helps balance global strategy with local market needs to deliver a competitive and compelling content offering.

If selected for this role, you will report to the Planning Manager, Disney+ EMEA.

This role is a fixed-term contract, running until September 2026. The position will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either a Monday or Friday working from home.

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What will you do

As a Planning Coordinator, you will support the delivery of a best-in-class Disney+ content experience across Europe by combining strategic insight with operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting all aspects of content planning across European markets, from identifying content trends to assisting with scheduling and inventory management

  • Working closely with regional and global content teams to help deliver a strong and balanced content mix that aligns with strategic priorities, including EU quota requirements

  • Managing the flow of information from international stakeholders to local markets, ensuring clarity, accuracy and timeliness

  • Partnering with US-based Programming, Operations and Technology teams to support content preparation, planning processes and delivery timelines

  • Contributing to pan-EMEA projects, including data analysis, documentation updates and stakeholder coordination across multiple territories

  • Maintaining and continuously improving tracking documents covering short-, medium- and long-term content plans, ensuring high levels of accuracy and usability

  • Supporting scheduling requests across European teams using tools such as “What’s On”, Content Planning Tool, Airtable and other systems

  • Assisting with presentations, documentation updates and process improvements to support the wider Planning team

  • Acting as a point of contact for content-related queries across different lines of business, providing clear and informative responses

  • Handling sensitive planning information with discretion and professionalism at all times

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience working in a broadcast, SVOD or direct-to-consumer content environment – detailed knowledge of the SVOD market and close competitors

  • Understanding of content windowing and content lifecycle planning

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share information clearly across diverse audiences

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Experience using Excel or Google Sheets for data tracking and analysis

  • Experience working with content management systems (CMS)

  • Confidence creating and delivering presentations using PowerPoint

  • Ability to build strong working relationships across teams, markets and cultures

  • A passion for entertainment, storytelling and the evolving technology that delivers content to audiences

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 reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:

EMEA Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

EMEA DTC

Primary Job Posting Category:

Content Digital Operations

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-28

The Walt Disney Company

Website: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/

Headquarter Location: Burbank, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1923

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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