Digital Media Project Coordinator (Project Hire/Internal Assignment))

Job ID 10136771 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Nov. 24, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The Media Coordinator supports the Media Producer and/or Assistant Media Producer with the design and production of digital visualization and digital media elements throughout a project’s life-cycle up through and including Final Installation and Delivery. This role provides visual effects production and digital workflow understanding, forward-thinking logistics planning, and detail-oriented, organizational support.

This role is an integral member of the digital production team and is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and facilitation of multiple necessary and significant tasks inclusive of creating shot breakdown sheets, organizing and tracking visual effects live- action plates, CG assets, and shot data in Shotgun, communicating with vendors and other digital disciplines on delivery information, managing artist assignments, note-taking, and vendor i/o validation. This role is also responsible for scheduling the work sessions and creative reviews needed for media approvals, and for coordinating the digital deliverables required for these sessions in service of the overall show milestones.

This position requires solid communication abilities, interpersonal skills, and producorial instincts working with artists, vendors, technical programmers, engineers, creative directors, and senior management. This position requires the ability to be flexible and proactive, take direction well, and present a positive image for the team - seeking mentorship, guidance and insight as needed.

This is a Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

You Will:

Updates and maintains the Visual Effects Design Studio Shotgun project - inclusive of artist assignments, task status, artist notes, scene and setup details, and media ingest records to ensure the data, schedule dates, and pertinent information are accurate
Creates shots breakdown sheets of the creative content for the Media Producer for bidding
Coordinates invitees for digital meetings, work sessions, and reviews to ensure critical parties can attend, and raises issues with solutions to the Media Producer as needed
Downloads Dailies, creates playlists in Shotgun, and works with the vendor on assets and multi-week deliveries
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of visual effects pipeline inclusive of live action plate processing, CG, and compositing pipelines when taking notes and dialoguing about processes clearly and concisely with producers and digital artists
Ensures the digital artists have access to the assets and files they need from the different show disciplines and from outside vendors
Schedules artist rounds for the VFX Supervisor and documents action items in Shotgun
Prepares digital delivery packages for reviews and turnovers with direction from the VFX Supervisor – inclusive of assembling assets for presentations, compressing digital files for web sharing, and watermarking media as needed
Coordinates Visual Effects Design Studio needs for mockups and field testing – inclusive of scheduling, documenting action items, and driving follow-up communication
Strategizes with Media Producer on preparation for Installation, inclusive of building and tracking the trip schedule with start/end dates, purchasing expendables to support the team, supporting technical playback of the media, and troubleshooting issues as they arise
Facilitates on-lining and off-lining of digital deliveries including quality-controlling the deliveries and prioritizing early versions that can be backed up and archived as new ones arrive
Communicates clearly and respectfully with the artistic and technical teams, and with senior production and project leadership
Demonstrates excellent meeting-facilitation, presentation, and collaboration skills to ensure production team members are aligned on project objectives
Communicates respectfully with vendors regarding deliveries to alleviate issues with Aspera transfer challenges, corrupt frames, naming conventions, and other I/O related needs

You Will Have:

1-3 Years of VFX production experience in a VFX facility preferably with live action set experience. Theme park attraction digital media production experience a plus
Experience coordinating in a creative and digital pipeline inclusive of scheduling, digital asset management, CG pipeline experience and toolset understanding
Understanding of live action and digital media technologies, processes, toolsets, vocabulary, and production pipelines
Solid written and verbal communication, presentation, and articulation skills. Ability to grasp and explain digital concepts and workflows to a variety of audiences
Collaborative work ethic to adhere to direction, manage under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain a positive outlook for the team
Gaming industry coordination or management a plus
Proficient in: MS Office, PowerPoint or Keynote, ShotGrid (formally Shotgun), Cinesync, Outlook, Google tools, Photoshop
Understanding of 2D and 3D software and design packages such as: Maya, Unreal, Unity, Motion builder, Revit

Education:

BA/BS in television, film, entertainment or tech with focus in producing strongly desired

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The hiring range for this position in [location] is $59,600 to $79,800 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 Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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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