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Job Posting Title:

Contract Administrator (Disney Entertainment Television)

Req ID:

10153471

Job Description:

The Contract Administrator at Disney Entertainment Television (DET) will support the team in the administration of above-the-line agreements for production of pilots, series, and television movies. This position involves independent judgment, processing and decision-making. The Administrator will work closely with leadership in Contract Administration and across DET, helping to facilitate alignment of all departments with the company's processes and practices. Responsibilities include the accurate interpretation of agreements, maintaining and following WGA/DGA Union rules and ensuring that tasks are handled in a timely manner.

Core Responsibilities:

• Correspond with Production Staff to process and draft Episodic Writer Agreements for series writing staff.

• Process and draft Episodic Director Agreements in collaboration with senior Contract Administrators.

• Process singular specialized payments on ongoing series productions such as Character Payments, Program fees, Royalties & Agency Package Fees.

• Collaborate with senior Contract Administrators to facilitate processing of contractual obligations for high-level Overall players.

• Assure that all administration matters are being handled in compliance with the applicable union/guild agreements.

• Foster working relationships with Business Affairs, Production, Current, Labor, Finance and Casting across DET, as well as with line producers, production coordinators, payroll accountants, talent agents, managers and occasionally talent on each project in order to grow personally and professionally.

• Collaborate with other members of the Contract and Casting Administration teams while holding self and team members to a high level of excellence and professionalism.

• Promote an environment of support, respect, well-being and flexibility where Disney values are embraced, encouraging creative problem-solving and inclusivity.

• Show a commitment to professional development through collaboration with senior team members and leadership.

• Demonstrate openness to feedback from leadership and collaborators across the studios.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in the entertainment industry with general knowledge of the administering of the contractual obligations in talent agreements.

• A highly organized individual who has strong communication skills, excellent judgment, is a self-starter, has the ability to work with a high level of detail and complexity and exhibits a professional and collaborative demeanor.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks concurrently and possession of strong time management skills are essential.

• General knowledge of applicable union/guild agreements, with a particular emphasis on the WGA and DGA.

• The candidate must be comfortable and confident when interfacing with a variety of team members, high-level executives (internally and externally), production personnel and talent representatives.

• Strong IT skills and extensive database experience with expertise using a variety of database systems. Experience with BLAST, IDeA and AirTable preferred.

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.

Additional Information:

• On-site 4 days per week in Burbank.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,300 to $87,500 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Walt Disney Television Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Business Affairs- Contract Admin (WDT)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Entertainment Contract Administration

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-18