Story Lead (Project Hire)
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10121818 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 05/06/2025Résumé du poste:
Project Writer (Project Hire)
Walt Disney Imagineering
Glendale, CA
Job Summary
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Storytelling and Innovation is at the heart of the work at Walt Disney Imagineering. Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of design and technology. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us!
The Project Writer needed for the Story Development department is to work in partnership with project teams in the creation of new theme park attractions and related projects. In addition to high caliber creative writing skills, you should have knowledge of Disney motion picture and theme park stories, an understanding of the Disney storytelling approach, and the capacity to work well within a collaborative team structure.
You will report to a Story Manager.
This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.
All candidates must include a cover letter with their submission.
Responsibilities/You Will
- Create or adapt original story concepts and develop them through research and the writing of overviews, outlines, treatments, scripts, and show information guides under the guidance of a senior member of the Story Development team and project teams.
- Brainstorm within project teams, generate notes from writers’ room sessions in organized and timely fashion and, as requested, help develop the story of a ride, environmental or media-based attraction, or related facility. \\
- Generate nomenclature, sign copy for supporting show and operational graphics, operational spiels, show dialogue, and cast member training materials.
- Manage story documentation throughout the life of the project.
- Work under tight deadlines, while maintaining individual creative integrity; communicate effectively at all levels in all disciplines.
- Be empowered to make creative choices, with frequent review from senior Story Development team members.
- Support company-wide communications as needed.
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
Minimum of 2 years in the entertainment industry as a writer for themed experiences; writer or writer's assistant for film, theater or television production; or other equivalent experience.
Bilingual with verbal and written fluency in Mandarin and English.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin and English.
Have knowledge and understanding of modern Chinese culture.
A solid understanding of story structure with ability to write strong dialogue, clear and concise copy, and descriptive prose.
Ability to work independently on numerous projects of varying levels of complexity from concept to completion.
Ability to write strong dialogue, have an understanding of story structure, and ability to produce detailed and descriptive prose.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact in a working team environment, to receive and act upon constructive feedback, and to pursue creative excellence.
Ability to brainstorm, strong presentation skills and skills as a proactive problem solver.
Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote and Final Draft; ability to learn new software such as graphics database.
Preferred Qualifications
Cantonese language skills a plus.
Preferred Education
BA or BS degree desired.
Creative Writing, Playwriting, Screen Writing, Journalism or Communications studies preferred.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $94,200 to $126,200 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.
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.