Coordinator, Communications

About the Role

Disney Entertainment Television (DET) brings together a wide range of acclaimed entertainment and news brands within The Walt Disney Company, serving the company’s streaming services, broadcast network, and cable channels. Its portfolio includes ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content, and Onyx Collective, along with Disney Television Studios, which houses 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, and Walt Disney Television Alternative. DET produces more than 4,500 hours of programming each year across over 300 shows spanning multiple genres, and in 2024 its programming was recognized with 390 Emmy nominations across daytime, primetime, news and documentary, sports, and children’s and family categories.

The Coordinator, Communications will support the Corporate Communications team’s broader strategy. The role combines media research, editorial tracking, internal storytelling, event assistance, and administrative support for the Vice Presidents of Corporate Communications.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, meticulous, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment. Strong writing ability, an interest in both internal and external communications, and a collaborative approach are key to success in this position.

Corporate Communications Support

• Assist the Corporate Communications team with research and project coordination across content, executive, and issues-focused communications.
• Review media coverage and prepare concise summary briefs highlighting audience traction, recurring themes, and key narratives, including recaps of industry podcasts and newsletters.
• Keep editorial and messaging trackers current for content and executive communications workstreams.
• Track press and social channels for breaking developments, ongoing stories, industry updates, and emerging trends.
• Work with partners across DET business units to keep messaging and content aligned.
• Collect input from Strategic Communications leadership for weekly status updates and reports.
• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the Vice President, Communications.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in corporate communications, publicity, internal communications, or a related area, ideally in media or entertainment.
• Strong capability in writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle several priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work on time.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in storytelling, media, and employee culture and engagement.
• Experience using media monitoring tools or content management systems is considered an advantage.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a closely related field is preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation and Additional Details

The hiring range for this role in California is USD 65,300 to 87,500 per year, based on a 40-hour work week. Weekly hours may change depending on business requirements. The base salary offered may also reflect internal equity, the candidate’s location, role-specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience. In addition to salary, the package may include a bonus and/or long-term incentive units, as well as medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the level and position offered.