Streaming Media Operator
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10149414 Location California, United States / Remote, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted Apr. 23, 2026This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.
Job Summary:
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 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:
A qualified Streaming Media Operator is a key member of a daily operations team responsible for delivering high profile media products to market. By possessing intermediate workflow knowledge and operational experience, this position has proficient and skilled expertise in an analytical/ scientific method or operational process, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. In addition, this role will assist in in the documentation of workflows and standard operating procedures.
A Streaming Media Operator will also:
Operate proprietary software for media orchestration
Set up specific workflows for proper streaming on client devices
Utilize publishing controls for media availability
Run automated & manual processes to verify media is available on content delivery networks
Monitor applications to validate media source availability & overall system health
What You Will Do:
Responsible for following operational procedures and raising awareness of issues in workflows when they arise
Execute defined processes to validate the quality and availability of live content streams
Record steps to troubleshoot workflows when issues arise
Field workflow requirements from senior staff and gather data in support of documentation of workflows
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of experience in live operations or a technology focused role
Experience with live/on-demand streaming
Intermediate understanding of streaming video delivery and transmission workflows
Ability to execute defined processes to validate the quality and availability of live/on-demand content streams.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to execute remedial operations for live and on-demand operational workflows
Ability to monitor and confirm basic health and functionality of front-end facing features
Ability to communicate directly with Broadcast Engineering & Content Insertion departments regarding video source availability
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
The hiring range for this position in a remote location is $69,700 to $107,300 per year based on a 40 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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