Metadata Tagger: Elevate Content Discovery

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; Glendale (CA); On-site; CAD 123,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney in Glendale, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Metadata Tagger to support content enrichment and discovery across our streaming platform ecosystem. The role centers on applying descriptive metadata to power search, recommendations, and user discovery experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of metadata or content operations experience, plus the ability to apply a structured taxonomy to creative works with strong attention to detail and storytelling awareness.

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.

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 experienceIdentify 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

Skills

Metadata tagging

Content classification

CMS platforms

Storytelling understanding

Attention to detail

Independent work

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Airtable

MS Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Disney in Glendale, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Metadata Tagger to support content enrichment and discovery across our streaming platform ecosystem. The role centers on applying descriptive metadata to power search, recommendations, and user discovery experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of metadata or content operations experience, plus the ability to apply a structured taxonomy to creative works with strong attention to detail and storytelling awareness.