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Content Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's "Scientific Technician/Technologist" or "Computer Systems Analyst" categories, depending on how the employer defines the position. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap; Mexican citizens require consular processing within an annual allocation.
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The Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Global Content Licensing team supporting Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses. This role will focus primarily on providing strategic advising with respect to operation of the Hulu + Live TV service, other content licensing agreements across Disney’s streaming ecosystem, and performing due diligence, with an emphasis on operational excellence and strong cross-functional partnership.
This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment, supporting key distribution partnerships and stakeholders across the business. The role is well-suited for an attorney with a strong foundation in content distribution (specifically, with respect to DMVPDs and/or MVPDs carriage deals) who is interested in deepening their expertise in a fast-paced environment, with the opportunity to gain exposure to more complex deal work over time.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing a high volume of work while exercising sound legal judgment. This individual will play a key role in supporting ongoing distribution initiatives and contributing to the efficiency and scalability of the legal function.
What You Will Do
- Conduct contract diligence and summarize key terms, rights, obligations, and restrictions for legal and business audiences
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual requirements and legal considerations for live, linear, and distribution-related programming
- Assist in the execution and ongoing management of distribution agreements and operation of Hulu + Live TV, ensuring alignment with business and legal requirements
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support distribution workflows and improve operational efficiency
- Support distribution initiatives for Disney’s direct-to-consumer services, including live events and similar offerings
- Exercise independent legal judgment on key initiatives and draft recommendation memos for senior legal and business stakeholders
- Identify and escalate key legal considerations, risks, and issues as appropriate
- Contribute to the development of best practices, templates, and processes to improve legal support for high-volume distribution work
Basic Qualifications & Skills
- At least 5 years of legal experience
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating content distribution agreements across traditional cable and satellite providers (e.g., MVPDs), new media platforms and/or digital MVPDs, and/or background in a law firm supporting similar clients is strongly preferred
- Strong contract interpretation, drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams
- Sound judgment and ability to identify and escalate legal risks as needed
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Interest in developing broader deal-making and negotiation skills over time
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials
- Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
The hiring range for this position in Greater Los Angeles area is $174,600 to $225,800 per year and in New York area is $182,900 to $236,600 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.
About the Role & Team
The Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Global Content Licensing team supporting Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses. This role will focus primarily on providing strategic advising with respect to operation of the Hulu + Live TV service, other content licensing agreements across Disney’s streaming ecosystem, and performing due diligence, with an emphasis on operational excellence and strong cross-functional partnership.
This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment, supporting key distribution partnerships and stakeholders across the business. The role is well-suited for an attorney with a strong foundation in content distribution (specifically, with respect to DMVPDs and/or MVPDs carriage deals) who is interested in deepening their expertise in a fast-paced environment, with the opportunity to gain exposure to more complex deal work over time.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing a high volume of work while exercising sound legal judgment. This individual will play a key role in supporting ongoing distribution initiatives and contributing to the efficiency and scalability of the legal function.
What You Will Do
- Conduct contract diligence and summarize key terms, rights, obligations, and restrictions for legal and business audiences
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual requirements and legal considerations for live, linear, and distribution-related programming
- Assist in the execution and ongoing management of distribution agreements and operation of Hulu + Live TV, ensuring alignment with business and legal requirements
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support distribution workflows and improve operational efficiency
- Support distribution initiatives for Disney’s direct-to-consumer services, including live events and similar offerings
- Exercise independent legal judgment on key initiatives and draft recommendation memos for senior legal and business stakeholders
- Identify and escalate key legal considerations, risks, and issues as appropriate
- Contribute to the development of best practices, templates, and processes to improve legal support for high-volume distribution work
Basic Qualifications & Skills
- At least 5 years of legal experience
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating content distribution agreements across traditional cable and satellite providers (e.g., MVPDs), new media platforms and/or digital MVPDs, and/or background in a law firm supporting similar clients is strongly preferred
- Strong contract interpretation, drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams
- Sound judgment and ability to identify and escalate legal risks as needed
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Interest in developing broader deal-making and negotiation skills over time
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials
- Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
The hiring range for this position in Greater Los Angeles area is $174,600 to $225,800 per year and in New York area is $182,900 to $236,600 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Content Developer
Frame your credentials around qualifying TN categories
Content Developer roles don't map to a single TN visa category. Match your degree and duties to the category your employer will list on the TN letter, whether Computer Systems Analyst or Scientific Technician, before you begin applying.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search Migrate Mate for employers with recent visa filings for content, technical writing, or developer roles. These employers already understand nonimmigrant sponsorship processes and are less likely to withdraw an offer over TN logistics.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready content roles
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with TN requirements. Search for Content Developer roles and filter by TN eligibility to surface employers already open to sponsoring.
Get your employer's TN support letter right the first time
The TN support letter must specify the qualifying category, your specific duties, the degree that supports eligibility, and employment duration. A vague or mismatched letter is the most common reason CBP officers deny TN status at the port of entry.
Prepare for category scrutiny as a Mexican applicant
Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate, where officers may probe whether a Content Developer role genuinely requires a science or technology degree. Bring a detailed job description, your degree transcripts, and documentation linking your field of study to the role's technical requirements.
Negotiate TN renewal terms before accepting an offer
TN status is employer-specific and tied to the original support letter. Clarify with your new employer upfront whether they'll sponsor renewals, cover filing costs, and provide updated letters if your job duties evolve, so you're not renegotiating mid-status.
Content Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Content Developer role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN visa categories don't include 'Content Developer' by name, but many positions qualify under Computer Systems Analyst if the work involves analyzing technical systems and content architecture, or under Scientific Technician if it applies specialized scientific principles. Your employer's TN support letter must match your actual duties and degree to one of those categories, and a mismatch is the most common reason TN petitions are challenged.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Content Developer roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be issued the same day at a Canadian port of entry. H-1B visa requires winning a random lottery, filing months in advance, and waiting for a specific start date. For Content Developers who qualify under a recognized TN category, TN is a faster and more predictable path. The tradeoff is that TN is nonimmigrant by intent and tied directly to a specific employer and role.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find Content Developer jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. jobs with TN visa sponsorship. You can search Content Developer listings filtered by TN eligibility, so you're connecting with employers who already understand the sponsorship process rather than educating companies from scratch about TN requirements.
As a Mexican citizen, is the TN visa process different for Content Developer roles?
Yes. Canadian citizens can apply at a U.S. port of entry or pre-clearance location with their TN package and receive a decision the same day. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate abroad, which involves scheduling an interview and waiting for consular processing. Mexico also has an annual TN allocation, though it has not historically been exhausted. Consular officers may scrutinize whether a Content Developer role meets the specialty occupation threshold under the relevant TN category.
What happens if my Content Developer duties change after I receive TN status?
TN status is specific to the duties described in your employer's original support letter. If your role changes significantly, such as shifting from technical documentation to marketing content, your current TN may no longer accurately describe your work. Your employer should issue an updated support letter reflecting the new duties, and you may need to apply for a new TN at the border or consulate to ensure your status remains valid and properly documented.