Associate Creative Executive - Burbank, United States - Disney

Disney

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Burbank, United States

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Mark Lane

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Description

Associate Creative Executive

Job ID

Location

Burbank, California, United States

Business
Walt Disney Animation Studios

Date posted
Apr. 10, 2024

Job Summary:

Walt Disney Animation Studios combines artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters to the big screen for audiences around the world.

We are currently seeking an Associate Creative Executive to join our Burbank, CA team and help support the Creative Development process.

The Associate Creative Executive reports to the Director of Development and takes direction from DoD, Associate Producer and the feature and series projects' point Creative Executive in a highly team-oriented environment.

Overall Responsibility

The Associate Creative Executive role supports the Creative Executives with the early development process for animated theatrical feature films and Disney+ streaming content that results in the Walt Disney Animation Studios' upcoming release slate.

This position works on assigned projects to execute the day-to-day process of filmmakers as they work to articulate and develop their feature film and long
- & short-form series ideas, from sourcing through "greenlight". Duties include researching identified areas of focus that support projects' world & characters; supporting writer searches to match the sensibility of the projects & filmmakers and the filmmaker-driven, collaborative culture of Disney Animation; and supporting the structure and process of story development and pitch presentations.

Main Responsibilities

Support the Creative Executives, Director and Associate Producer in their strategy driven roles by being a thought partner and resource when information needs to be tracked or updated in appropriate documentation
Sources and identifies new talent, diverse, emerging & veteran, using traditional and nontraditional means, to match with filmmakers' & project needs
Maintain a comprehensive and wellorganized writer database covering samples, credits, script notes, meeting notes, representation, and other relevant information
Execute identified research initiatives to integrate into story development
Provide creative support in the development process, which includes: Participating in meetings with creative talent and internal partners; expectation is to both be able to take clear notes & build presentations that inform the creative process, and provide input in the room
Attends creative feedback sessions on pitches, screenings, story, and notes to learn & develop story structure & storytelling skills
Develops, establishes, and maintains relationships with creative community and agents from a range of creative disciplines, particularly writers
Assist in sourcing of story consultants for projects both in development and in production and maintain consultant tracking database
Interacts with peers, managers, and internal business partners to exchange semicomplex information related to assigned projects
Manage creation, updates & tracking of critical strategic documentation for the team including: project folders, written materials, notes, research, milestones & other documents
Handle collection & delivery of all materials for writer credit determination process
Track & maintain list of competitive development projects across the industry
Working daily with development team to ensure smooth processes are in place for overall projects' workflow

Basic Qualification

Solid understanding of screenplay structure, character, and analysis
Experience in script reading and analysis
Knowledge of film/tv/theater/entertainment industry, and strong interest in animation
Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with all levels of creative talent and management, and with diverse personalities and work styles, is crucial
Flexibility, professionalism & ability to prioritize and organize multiple and diverse demands in a fastpaced and dynamic creative team environment

Preferred Qualification

Strong time management and notetaking skills
Ability to learn new technologies
2+ years experience in supporting story development or equivalent work experience is required