Director, Production
Job ID 10083809 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Mar. 22, 2024Job Summary:
The Director, Production is responsible for overseeing aspects of animated and live action film development for Disney Live Action.
Responsibilities:
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Supports senior executives in the development of animated and live action for streaming and theatrical films
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Sources and assesses creative submissions and identifies concepts that work with the Disney Live Action vision
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Collaborates with senior executives to develop projects from idea through the production process
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Builds and maintains relationships with outside sources, creative community, and internal creative counterparts
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Identifies talent thru traditional and nontraditional research methods, inclusive of new and emerging technologies
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Handles notes on films for senior executives
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Completes research assignments for senior executives
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Sources creative materials for review and development by senior executives
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May pitch projects internally for development
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May begin to develop their own projects to be shadowed by senior executives
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Reports to a senior executive but services any senior executive on the team
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May have a shared assistant
Requirements:
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Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Creative Executive in Animation and/or Live Action production
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Proven ability to successfully source and assess potential creative concepts for production
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Solid knowledge of the film production process
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In-depth experience working with Talent (writers, directors, producers, actors)
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Ability to access strong story lines and marketability
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with varied levels of management, talent, and staff
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Understands the global and multicultural audience and how to adapt content to appeal to a wide audience
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Ability to negotiate and effectively reach resolution
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Highly organized with excellent follow through
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Must be able to work on site 5 days per week
Preferred Qualifications:
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Animation feature production experience highly preferred
The hiring range for this position in California is $115,500 - $149,400 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.