Development Coordinator - Scripted, Original Productions
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10102071 Emplacement Londres, Royaume-Uni Entreprise The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date de publication 16/10/2024Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Team
Disney+ is a global, premium entertainment destination that connects viewers to the great stories of The Walt Disney Company. The Live Action Original Productions team commissions scripted and unscripted series for Disney+ in the UK and across EMEA, with over fifty originals released to date. Recent and up-coming scripted productions include Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rivals (UK), a 70-part premium telenovela Return to Las Sabinas (Spain) and true crime drama This Is Not Hollywood - Avetrana (Italy).
We are seeking a highly organised Development Coordinator to support the scripted team working across a busy slate of original dramas and comedies. Focused on administrative and creative support of the Original Productions team, this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to further their career in TV development and to gain valuable experience in commissioning for a premium streaming service.
This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.
What You Will Do
- Managing storage and tracking of submissions
- Tracking material and updates across all projects on our development slate and through production of greenlit projects
- Read and assess new submissions and provide coverage and/or verbal feedback to the team
- Read and assess writer samples and track new and up-and-coming writing talent
- Read new development material and compile notes
- Support the Original Productions team in all creative-related administrative tasks, such as assisting with internal presentations, creating/reviewing/editing key documents on behalf of the EMEA team, and updating all relevant teams on key milestones for our projects
- Coordinate with other departments across Disney+ EMEA including but not limited to: Production Management, Marketing, BA/Legal, Programming, and Business Development
- Act with integrity and uphold Disney’s core values
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Previous administrative experience is required as you will be managing a busy slate
- Sound editorial judgement when analysing scripts, pitches and development material
- A good knowledge of film and TV talent
- A willingness to learn and a positive approach to challenges
- Present a professional, empathic, calm conduct to internal and external partners
- Demonstrate a proactive and hard-working approach, with a keen attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage workload
- Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft and Apple suite of tools including Outlook, Keynote, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional languages are desirable but not essential
The Perks
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance & dental care
- Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
- Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
- Excellent parental and guardian leave
- Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Sur The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):
Disney EMEA vise à stimuler la croissance, l’innovation et l’affinité avec la marque dans un ensemble extrêmement diversifié de pays avec une équipe de plus de 6 000 employés opérant sur 59 marchés avec des bureaux dans 29 pays.
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 The Walt Disney Company Limited , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).
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