Coordinator, Content Operations & Business Affairs (National Geographic)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10157632 Location Washington, DC, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Aug. 13, 2026Job Summary:
The ideal candidate for this entry-level business affairs professional role will have previous office experience and a general understanding of the work, processes and relevant business issues faced by television legal and/or business affairs assistants. This role also provides limited administrative support.
Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinator support for the Business Affairs team, which may include drafting and revising deal memos, charts and agreements for a team of busy negotiators.
Providing limited administrative duties (meeting scheduling, T&E and related duties) for the Business Affairs executives include updating and tracking reports, research, and handling miscellaneous tasks for the department.
Documenting department policies/procedures and deal terms and serving as a knowledgeable resource for the team and other departments.
Updating databases and various charts and reports and distributing documents to various internal stakeholders.
Responding to questions from other departments regarding deal terms, the status of negotiations, etc.
Managing and directing written correspondence, and facilitating the execution of deal memos, charts and agreements.
Preparing legal documents and redlines, drafting letters, contracts, and other correspondence.
Taking a first pass at reviewing exhibits and credits for accuracy.
Basic Qualifications:
Prior work experience in a fast-paced, office environment required.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat is required.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented with the ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks with set deadlines as a top priority, and possess excellent organizational and tracking skills.
Because of exposure to high level confidential information, a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism is required.
Must be able to complete a high volume of tasks and projects quickly with little guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround.
Must be client-service oriented, pleasant to deal with, and have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, and the ability to easily switch gears.
Must live within commutable distance to Washington, DC.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous exposure to business affairs issues in entertainment media is desired.
Required Education:
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $54,000 to $72,300 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 Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
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 National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
National Geographic Partners PAY SVC 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.