Programming Planner, Fixed-Term Contract
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10144063 Location Madrid, Spain Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Mar. 11, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
We are looking for Programming Planner to join the team responsible of the delivery of Spain General Entertainment channels linear and non-linear schedule/plans on Excel/WON within the guidelines, strategy and timings agreed.
This role will require you to be working 4 days a week in our office and 1 day 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 You Will Do
Delivers the channels linear content planning in Excel and WON based on plans established and agreed. These include:
- Monthly excel grid based on generic excel proposed schedule.
- Monthly WON plan.
- EPGs deliveries
Take responsibility for ensuring relevant documents and databases are kept up to date with accurate information (i.e. roll-outs) following strategy established.
Enrich metadata for correct viewing by viewers on different operators and affiliates.
Editorial screening and knowledge about all channel & company content.
Tracking of marketplace and competitor activity reporting back as appropriate.
Coordinates with technical teams (Operations, media planning, creative services, etc.) to assure a smooth broadcast/delivery of the channels linear plans.
Communicates effectively with team members and managers to ensure successful delivery of plans and schedules in line with department requirements and timings.
Contributes to communicating schedule information to the wider organisation as required.
Comes up with creative ideas to contribute to the continual improvement of plans/schedules.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Minimum 2 years of experience on channels programming or TV media.
Degree Level Education on Communications or similar.
Knowledge of media market, especially general entertainment & Pay TV environment.
Product knowledge and technical expertise relevant to the role (WON).
Fluent in Spanish and English.
Audience analysis experience 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.
About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):
Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.
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 TWDC Iberia S.L, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).