Programming Coordinator, National Geographic, Fixed Term Contract
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10132232 Location Madrid, Spain Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Oct. 15, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role:
We are looking for a Programming Coordinator to join the National Geographic (NG) Wild Europe team, reporting to the National Geographic Programming and Content Director. This role will manage NG Wild programming for the Europe and Africa feed, working closely with local and international teams.
This is a Fixed Term Contract until end of December 2025 and the candidate will work from our Madrid office 4 days a week plus one from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the National Geographic Programming and Content Director
- Collaborate with the NG Wild Programming team to meet deadlines
- Screen upcoming programs
- Work closely with teams in Madrid and London
- Coordinate with regions included in the Europe and Africa feed
- Enter monthly TX dates in VPS and WON systems
- Compile original and localized synopses and titles and input them into the system
- Create and release monthly schedules and highlights
- Prepare programming presentations and share with internal and external stakeholders
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Effective communication skills to ensure timely delivery of schedules in line with department requirements
Experience Required:
- Fluent in English
- Previous experience in programming and/or media planning/presentation scheduling
- Knowledge of factual TV genre is a plus
- Experience with WON (What’s On) broadcasting software 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. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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).