Associate Preditor (Project Hire)

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Disney, storytelling is at the heart of everything we do. The Digital Center of Excellence (DCOE) Production Team serves as an in-house creative agency responsible for developing and producing best-in-class digital content that brings Disney's iconic brands, franchises, and stories to audiences around the world. We're looking for a talented Associate Preditor (Producer+Editor) to join our team. This hybrid Producer/Editor role is ideal for a creative storyteller who thrives throughout the entire content production process—from concept development and production through editing and final delivery. You'll create compelling digital-first content that supports theatrical releases, streaming platforms, television brands, social media, YouTube, Disney+, with a focus of producing/editing vertical assets from library content. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with marketers, creatives, producers, designers, creators, and cross-functional partners to develop engaging content for some of the world's most recognizable entertainment brands.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience producing and editing digital video content (preferably 4+ years)
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
• Demonstrated experience creating content for social media, YouTube, streaming, or digital platforms.
• Strong storytelling and editorial skills with an understanding of pacing, audience engagement, and platform-specific best practices.
• Experience editing multiple content formats across a variety of aspect ratios and distribution channels.
• Knowledge of current digital trends, social media platforms, and creator-driven content.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Technical knowledge of Mac systems, Adobe Suite, and editing plugins
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new tech, workflows, and process quickly
• Knowledge in video codecs, file containers, and deliverable specs

Nice To Haves

• Experience producing content for entertainment, media, streaming, or consumer brands.
• Experience working with creators, influencers, talent, or digital personalities.
• Experience supporting live events, premieres, conventions, or quick-turn productions.
• Familiarity with Red Giant Creative Suite, Frame.io, Airtable, or similar creative workflow tools.
• Experience operating professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Understanding of content performance metrics and how to optimize creative for digital audiences.
• Experience working in environments requiring confidentiality and handling high-profile content.
• Creative, collaborative, and solutions-oriented.
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Adaptable and excited to learn new technologies, tools, and creative approaches.
• Experience in live event streaming and production a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit high-quality short-form and long-form content across Disney's Studio, Television, and Streaming brands.
• Own projects throughout the production lifecycle—from creative ideation and planning through post-production and final delivery.
• Edit content optimized for multiple digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and Disney+.
• Create polished deliverables by incorporating footage, music, graphics, sound design, and motion graphics.
• Deliver quick-turn creative assets for premieres, conventions, live events, and breaking entertainment moments.
• Partner with marketing, creative, and production teams to develop compelling content that aligns with campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with Disney's Creator team and external creators to produce engaging creator-led content across a variety of formats.
• Adapt creative concepts to meet the unique needs of different platforms and audiences while maintaining brand consistency.
• Stay current on digital storytelling trends, creator content, audience behaviors, and platform best practices.
• Work closely with producers, designers, editors, marketers, and creative leads to bring campaigns to life.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and ensure projects remain aligned with creative objectives.
• Use audience insights and performance data to help optimize future content strategies.
• Capture high-quality video in studio and on location.
• Operate cameras, lighting, audio, and production equipment.
• Assist with content production during live events, premieres, conventions, and special productions.
• Maintain organized media assets and production workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across production/post/ and high-pressure events.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree