Story Editor Senior - Project Hire/Internal Assignment - Glendale, CA, USA

Job Posting Title:

Story Editor Senior - Project Hire/Internal Assignment

Req ID:

10092850

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

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.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. 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.

Story Development at Walt Disney Imagineering is the process of creating a story experience on the attraction, land, resort level, establishing themes, generating high concepts and creating written outlines, treatments, scripts in collaboration with project teams, with the ultimate objective to solve business problems and entertain and inspire the Disney Guest!

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement!

For full consideration, please send resume and include cover letter.

What You Will Do

• The Senior Story Editor holistic has responsibility over story development for entire land and/or multiple attractions, focusing on consistent quality of tone, voice, themes, character and story structure from blue sky to execution.

• Maintains creative approach informed by consumer research, insights related to brand, franchise and marketing, and site needs assessments.

• Collaborate with artists in the creation of presentation materials such as decks, boards, story boards, and video presentations.

• Presents concepts at all levels of The Walt Disney Company and external stakeholders.

• Supports company-wide internal and external communications.

• Work efficiently under tight deadlines, while maintaining individual creative integrity and communicating effectively.

• The Story Editor Senior is an integral and dedicated partner on multiple projects of various levels of complexity, from concept to completion, with some supervision and peer review from Managing Story Editor.

• Mentor team members. Provide knowledge and historical expertise regarding past projects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years in entertainment industry as a writer or writer's assistant (film, theater, television production, or other equivalent experience).

• Disney Theme Park experience and/or understanding of the themed entertainment industry.

• Able to delegate, polish dialogue and mentor staff writers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of story structure with ability to write strong dialogue, clear and concise copy, and descriptive prose.

• Complete competency in Microsoft Word, Final Draft, and Keynote.

• Ability to research visual and written archival resources.

• Ability to receive constructive feedback and collaborate with team members.

• Strategic problem solver.

Preferred Qualifications

• Language fluency in written and colloquial Mandarin Chinese and/or Japanese, French, Cantonese, Spanish are a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in: Creative Writing, Playwriting, Screen Writing, Journalism, or Communications studies desired.

• Graduate level education in Creative Writing, Playwriting, Screen Writing, Journalism, or Communications preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA location is $112,100 - $150,200 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Creative Development (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Writing Services

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-17