Development Coordinator - Scripted, Original Productions
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102071 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Oct. 16, 2024Job Summary:
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.
About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):
Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).
The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.