Story Lead (Project Hire)
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Project Writer (Project Hire)
Walt Disney Imagineering
Glendale, CA
Job Summary
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.
Storytelling and Innovation is at the heart of the work at Walt Disney Imagineering. Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of design and technology. 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!
The Project Writer needed for the Story Development department is to work in partnership with project teams in the creation of new theme park attractions and related projects. In addition to high caliber creative writing skills, you should have knowledge of Disney motion picture and theme park stories, an understanding of the Disney storytelling approach, and the capacity to work well within a collaborative team structure.
You will report to a Story Manager.
This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.
All candidates must include a cover letter with their submission.
Responsibilities/You Will
- Create or adapt original story concepts and develop them through research and the writing of overviews, outlines, treatments, scripts, and show information guides under the guidance of a senior member of the Story Development team and project teams.
- Brainstorm within project teams, generate notes from writers’ room sessions in organized and timely fashion and, as requested, help develop the story of a ride, environmental or media-based attraction, or related facility. \\
- Generate nomenclature, sign copy for supporting show and operational graphics, operational spiels, show dialogue, and cast member training materials.
- Manage story documentation throughout the life of the project.
- Work under tight deadlines, while maintaining individual creative integrity; communicate effectively at all levels in all disciplines.
- Be empowered to make creative choices, with frequent review from senior Story Development team members.
- Support company-wide communications as needed.
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Creative Writing, English, Communications, or a related field, with 2–4 years of professional writing experience—preferably within themed entertainment, the entertainment or media industry or other storytelling-driven fields including writer or writer's assistant for film, theater, television production, or other equivalent experience.
Bilingual with verbal and written fluency in Mandarin and English.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin and English.
Have knowledge and understanding of modern Chinese culture.
A solid understanding of story structure with ability to write strong dialogue, clear and concise copy, and descriptive prose.
Ability to work independently on numerous projects of varying levels of complexity from concept to completion.
Ability to write strong dialogue, have an understanding of story structure, and ability to produce detailed and descriptive prose.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact in a working team environment, to receive and act upon constructive feedback, and to pursue creative excellence.
Ability to brainstorm, strong presentation skills and skills as a proactive problem solver.
Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote and Final Draft; ability to learn new software such as graphics database.
Preferred Qualifications
Cantonese language skills a plus.
Preferred Education
BA or BS degree desired.
Creative Writing, Playwriting, Screen Writing, Journalism or Communications studies preferred.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $94,200 to $126,200 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.
Sobre Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fundada em 1952 como WED Enterprises para projetar e construir o primeiro parque temático do mundo — a Disneyland — a Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) é onde a imaginação e a criatividade se combinam à tecnologia de ponta para criar experiências inesquecíveis. A WDI é a força criativa que imagina, projeta e constrói todos os parques temáticos, resorts, atrações e navios de cruzeiro Disney em todo o mundo. A força exclusiva da Imagineering vem de sua diversificada equipe global de profissionais criativos e técnicos, que aproveitam o legado de contar histórias da Disney para criar novas formas de entretenimento. O Imagineers praticam essa combinação única de arte e ciências em mais de 100 disciplinas para conduzir uma ideia desde a fase de conceito “visionário” até o dia da inauguração.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.
Esta vaga é oferecida junto à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. é um empregador de oportunidades iguais. Os candidatos serão selecionados para emprego independente de raça, religião, cor, sexo, orientação sexual, gênero, identidade de gênero, expressão de gênero, nacionalidade, ancestralidade, idade, estado civil, status militar ou de veterano, quadro clínico, informações genéticas ou deficiência, ou qualquer outro motivo proibido por lei federal, estadual ou local. A Disney defende um ambiente de negócios em que ideias e decisões de todas as pessoas nos ajudam a crescer, inovar, criar as melhores histórias e ser relevantes em um mundo em constante evolução.