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Content Producer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. No lottery, no cap for Canadians—Canadian citizens can receive TN status directly at the port of entry with an employer support letter, while Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate.
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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
COMPENSATION
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $177,100.00 to $229,100.00 per year and in New York, NY is $185,500.00 to $240,000.00 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.
DISCLAIMER
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
To learn more about Disney's guidelines on the use of AI for candidates, click here.
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
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
COMPENSATION
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $177,100.00 to $229,100.00 per year and in New York, NY is $185,500.00 to $240,000.00 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.
DISCLAIMER
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
To learn more about Disney's guidelines on the use of AI for candidates, click here.
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Content Producer
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
TN visa eligibility requires a direct connection between your degree field and content production work. A communications or journalism degree maps cleanly. A business degree does not, gather coursework records showing media, writing, or production specialization before you apply.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings for communications or media roles already understand sponsorship processes and visa requirements. Look for companies with a history of supporting work visa candidates—this experience suggests they're familiar with visa sponsorship generally and may be open to TN candidates who meet the role requirements.
Request a role title that matches USMCA categories
TN petitions are approved for specific occupational categories, not job descriptions. Ask your employer to use a title like Writer, Graphic Designer, or Media Producer that maps to a recognized USMCA category, vague titles like Content Strategist create unnecessary adjudication risk.
Prepare your offer letter before the border appointment
Canadian citizens apply for TN status at a U.S. port of entry, not a consulate. Your employer's offer letter must specify your role, duties, degree requirement, and that the position is temporary. A gap in any of those details can result in a same-day refusal.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already set up to sponsor
Not every company willing to hire a Content Producer knows how to sponsor a TN visa. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with recent visa filings, so you spend your search time on companies experienced with visa sponsorship who can actually move your application forward.
Clarify TN renewal timing with your employer before signing
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals, but each renewal requires a new employer certification. Confirm your employer will support renewals before you accept an offer, some companies' HR teams are unfamiliar with this ongoing obligation.
Content Producer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Content Producer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN visa eligibility for content work typically maps to USMCA categories like Writer, Graphic Designer, or Computer Systems Analyst. A generic Content Producer title won't automatically qualify, your employer needs to structure the role description and job title around a recognized USMCA occupational category, supported by your relevant degree.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Content Producer roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start working as soon as your application is approved, often at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery slot before any petition can be filed. For Canadian and Mexican Content Producers, TN is a faster, more predictable path, provided the role and degree qualify under USMCA categories.
Where can I find Content Producer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals looking for roles with TN visa sponsorship. Rather than searching general job boards and guessing at employer willingness, Migrate Mate surfaces Content Producer listings from employers who have already demonstrated they can support the TN process.
What happens if my Content Producer role involves freelance or contract work?
TN visa status requires a traditional employer-employee relationship with a U.S. employer who provides a support letter documenting the role and your qualifications. Freelance arrangements or independent contractor structures don't satisfy that requirement. If you're hired through a staffing agency, the agency, not the end client, must be the sponsoring employer on your TN petition.
Can my employer sponsor my TN visa if they've never done it before?
Yes, but it takes preparation. TN sponsorship doesn't require prior USCIS petition experience the way H-1B does. Canadian citizens can have their employer prepare a support letter and apply directly at a U.S. port of entry with the required documentation. The employer should gather evidence of the candidate's qualifications, job description, and company information to present at entry. Many first-time sponsors work with an immigration attorney to avoid documentation gaps that can delay or derail approval.