Metadata Tagger

5014 Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Long-term incentive units

Medical benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC in Glendale, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Metadata Tagger to support content enrichment across our streaming platform ecosystem. You will apply descriptive metadata—genres, themes, keywords, and other descriptors—to power search, recommendations, and user discovery.

The role requires at least 3 years of related experience, proficiency with CMS platforms, and the ability to follow a structured taxonomy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in metadata tagging or content operations.
• Experience with CMS platforms or metadata management tools.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, narrative structure, and genres in media.
• Ability to apply established metadata standards and controlled vocabularies.
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Watch and review film, television, and short-form content to determine descriptor tagging.
• Apply metadata descriptors including genres, themes, moods, and keywords.
• Analyze story structure and themes to ensure accurate tagging.
• Learn and apply a comprehensive taxonomy across all content.
• Ensure metadata accuracy, consistency, and quality across titles.
• Collaborate with editorial, taxonomy, QA, and operations teams.
• Input, review, and publish metadata in CMS systems.
• Meet deadlines, throughput targets, and delivery schedules.

Skills

Metadata tagging

Content classification

CMS platforms

Storytelling understanding

Attention to detail

Independent work

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CMS Platforms

Airtable

MS Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Metadata Tagger to support content enrichment and discovery operations across our streaming platform ecosystem. This role focuses on applying descriptive metadata — including genres, themes, keywords, and other content descriptors — that help power search, recommendations, and overall user discovery experiences. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and storytelling comprehension skills, experience working with metadata or content operations, and the ability to consistently apply a structured taxonomy to creative works.

Responsibilities

• Watch and review film, television, and short-form video content to determine accurate descriptor tagging
• Apply metadata descriptors including genres, themes, moods, settings, character attributes, and keywords based on established taxonomies and standards
• Analyze story structure, narrative themes, tone, and “aboutness” of creative works to ensure accurate and nuanced tagging
• Learn and consistently apply comprehensive controlled vocabulary/taxonomy across all assigned content
• Ensure metadata accuracy, consistency, and quality across titles and franchises
• Research and validate metadata where needed to support content discovery and user experience
• Identify ambiguous tagging scenarios and elevate taxonomy or workflow questions appropriately
• Work within CMS and metadata management systems to input, review, and publish metadata
• Meet operational deadlines, throughput targets, and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with editorial, taxonomy, QA, and operations teams to maintain metadata quality standards

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Experience with metadata tagging, content classification, cataloging, or digital media operations
• Experience using CMS platforms or metadata management tools
• Strong understanding of storytelling, narrative structure, genres, and entertainment media
• Ability to interpret creative intent and identify thematic and contextual elements within content
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established metadata standards and methodologies
• Comfortable learning and applying large-scale taxonomies and controlled vocabularies
• Excellent organizational, written communication, and issue escalation skills
• Ability to work independently while managing deadlines and priorities
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in media studies, library sciences, taxonomy management, film/TV analysis, or entertainment operations
• Experience supporting streaming, OTT, publishing, or entertainment platforms
• Familiarity with content discovery systems, recommendation ecosystems, or editorial metadata QA or metadata auditing experience
• Passion for film, television, and storytelling analysis
• Experience with: CMS Platforms, Airtable, MS Suite, Google Suite
• Bachelor’s Degree

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $89,000 - $119,300 per year.

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.

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Glendale, CA, USA