Contract Administrator; Disney Entertainment Television

Contract Administrator (Disney Entertainment Television)

The Contract Administrator at Disney Entertainment Television (DET) will support the team in the administration of above-the-line agreements for the production of pilots, series, and television movies. The role requires 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.

• Accurately interpret agreements and maintain compliance with WGA/DGA Union rules.
• 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, and 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 handled in compliance with applicable union/guild agreements.
• Foster working relationships with Business Affairs, Production, Current, Labor, Finance, Casting, line producers, production coordinators, payroll accountants, talent agents, managers, and occasionally talent on each project.
• Collaborate with other members of the Contract and Casting Administration teams, holding self and team members to a high standard 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 commitment to professional development through collaboration with senior team members and leadership.
• Demonstrate openness to feedback from leadership and collaborators across the studios.

• 2+ years of experience in the entertainment industry with general knowledge of administering contractual obligations in talent agreements.
• Highly organized with strong communication skills, excellent judgment, a self-starter attitude, attention to detail, and a professional, collaborative demeanor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple concurrent tasks, and manage time effectively.
• General knowledge of applicable union/guild agreements, especially WGA and DGA.
• Comfortable interfacing with a variety of team members, high-level executives (internal and external), production personnel, and talent representatives.
• Strong IT skills and extensive database experience, including BLAST, IDeA, and Air Table preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.

On-site 4 days per week in Burbank. Salary range: $65,300 to $87,500 per year based on a 40-hour work week; hours may vary based on business needs. Compensation may include bonus or long-term incentive units and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on level and position. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary with geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.