Contract Administration - Animation Administrator (DET)

Job ID 10130078 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Sep. 05, 2025

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Job Summary:

The Contract Administration – Animation Administrator plays a critical role in supporting the business affairs administrative functions for 20th Animation and Disney Television Animation. This position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and familiarity with industry standards and guild requirements. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing complex workflows and communicating effectively across departments.

Responsibilities:

Administrate data for Projects, Talent, and payments in database
Set up and administer development payments for rights, pilot writers, producers, and consultants across multiple projects
Manage writing staff payments for pre-order greenlight rooms, ensuring compliance with guild and union rules; prepare guild-mandated reports
Evaluate series agreements to determine payment types and schedules; prepare payment authorizations and proforma agreements for ATL talent
Administer term deals including payment schedules, tracking guarantees and bonuses, and preparing monthly reports for senior management
Coordinate pilot and series production ATL payments and agency packages; ensure guild reporting compliance
Handle casting administration for legacy series including start paperwork, actor payments, royalties, SAG issues, and I-9 compliance
Process Minors’ Paperwork for court confirmation
Coordinate updated data from schedules for production, roll outs, and delivery
Conduct research and compile documentation for audits and claims related to development and production
Maintain Contract Administration Manual

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in entertainment or animation
Strong understanding of contract administration workflows and guild regulations
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems used in Contract Administration
Collaborative and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of SAP, BLAST, Excel and IDeA is preferred

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $58,700.00 to $78,600.00 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.

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About Disney Branded Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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