Job Posting Title:
Playout ProducerReq ID:
10160031Job Description:
About the Role & Team
As a playout producer you are working from the production office in the Playout (Hilversum). You are responsible for preparing both live and non-live sporting events for our linear TV channels. In addition, you ensure that viewers in different countries can watch competitions such as the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and La Liga on Disney+, with the appropriate language and localization for each market.
To arrange all incoming and outgoing lines, you’re the spider in the distribution network. You stay in close contact with our different MCR’s worldwide: Gravity Media (EMG), BT-Tower, SES, Bristol. Together with them you are responsible that every live event is available to broadcast according to the right program guidelines & instructions. In addition to being the central point of contact for booking and coordinating all transmission lines, you also have a strong understanding of, and overview of, all content traffic. This ensures that the right content is delivered to the right destination, at the right time, across our various platforms and markets. Also, part of the channel preparations is creating On Air graphics like channel bugs, banners, crawls etc.
Given the nature of our industry, flexibility is essential. Working evening and weekend shifts should therefore be an integral and comfortable part of the role.
Values
You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.
What You Will Do
The key point of contact for all distribution activities
- On Air Graphics (Playout)
- Present during live broadcasts and major projects in our playout
- Stay up to date with the latest technological developments and innovations in our industry
Areas of Accountability
Who accountable to, what and who accountable for and any budget responsibility
- Distrubtion costs
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
Level of experience, Qualifications and People Management experience
- At least 3-5 years of work experience in TV productions
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Meeting tight deadlines without stress
- Fluent in Dutch and English verbally and written
- Experience working flexible and irregular hours
Required Qualifications & Skills
Highlighting the key technical, language and job related skills required
For this position you need to have good knowledge of technical operations for our playout, specifically for inbound (and sometimes outbound/crossconnect) transmissions of all our broadcast events, including an eye for quality requirements.
This includes knowledge of key elements of streaming protocols, transmissions and encoding/decoding of audio/video for both common and broadcast-specific video-standards. Terms as video-standard conversion, color space, IP-video, bitrates, different types of metadata and how they can influence your signal delivery or broadcast, (shouldn't be all new to you.)
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. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Job Posting Segment:
Content Platforms & OperationsJob Posting Primary Business:
CPO - EMEA & APAC Tech & OpsPrimary Job Posting Category:
Master ControlEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Hilversum, NetherlandsAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-23Skills Required
- At least 3-5 years of work experience in TV productions
- Fluent in Dutch and English, verbally and in writing
- Experience working flexible and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
- Knowledge of technical playout operations, including inbound and outbound transmissions for broadcast events
- Understanding of streaming protocols, broadcast transmission, audio/video encoding and decoding, video standards, color space, IP video, bitrates, and metadata
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines without stress
- Strong attention to broadcast quality requirements
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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