Manager, Originals – Animation

• Creatively assisting the executive team with the execution of projects, interfacing with the entertainment community, and providing thorough and thoughtful notes and feedback on potential and ongoing animated projects.
• Providing notes on projects in a timely manner so that projects remain on track, while also preserving the integrity of the creative vision.
• Partnering with development teams across TWDC segments to track, solicit, evaluate and procure original ideas and IP for animated series and movies for Disney+.
• Identifying both established and up-and-coming writers, artists, producers, directors, authors, filmmakers and playwrights for the animated team to pursue for future projects.
• Developing and strengthening relationships with studio executives, producers, managers and agents to stay on top of IP, pitches and specs in the marketplace.
• Reading incoming script and book submissions and providing thoughtful feedback and evaluation for the team to consider.
• Tracking the competitive television landscape across broadcast, cable and streaming and staying up-to-date on latest creative trends throughout the industry.
• Managing and updating internal development and tracking grids, preparing materials for internal meetings and generating writer/director lists for relevant internal projects.

• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience at a Studio, Network, Production Company, Literary Agency or Talent Agency. Previous experience in creative development.
• Working knowledge of the major players in the industry, including the major executives, writers/directors and visual artists.
• Strong relationships within the creative community.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain strong working relationships and ability to interface with varied levels of management.

• Strong critical thinking skills, a creative mindset, appetite for content.
• Must have strong creative and story instincts and exceptional taste.
• Passion and knowledge of animated content, both domestically and internationally.
• Understanding of the animation development and production process.
• Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on many projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strategic, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Superior organizational, prioritization, and time management skills; ability to execute against multiple, high-priority projects, with a keen attention to detail.
• Must be open to thinking outside of traditional models.
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior management, staff, and external professionals.
• Passion and insight into The Walt Disney Company segments, brands and franchises, the elements that define them, and expertise to build further audience engagement.
• Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative spirit.
• Can manage multiple projects in varying stages of development.
• Able to lead people (both direct teams and indirect teams) to deliver above expectations.
• Highly organized with excellent follow through.
• Proven ability to work across a matrixed organization while also able to self-motivate.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive working in an extremely fast-paced environment.

• BA preferred. Bachelor’s degree minimum. Preferably a degree in Business, Communications, Cinema/Television or related field.

• Advanced degree a plus.

The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-To-Consumer and International (DTCI) is a new, global business segment for The Walt Disney Company with the mission of providing consumers around the world access to the content they want most, on the latest platforms, at a time of rapidly-evolving consumer habits. Combining the Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services – ESPN+, the Disney SVOD service coming in 2019 – alongside Disney’s international media businesses, DTCI aligns cutting-edge technology with world-class content and beloved brands to expand the Company’s global footprint and deliver highly-personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.

Disney+ is seeking an experienced executive for the Manager, Originals – Animation position. This individual will represent Disney+ in the support of all aspects of animated titles including development and current production. Collaborating with content studios across all segments of The Walt Disney Company, he/she will play a critical role in the overall creative approach to original programming for Disney+. The ideal candidate will have exceptional taste, knowledge and understanding of the animation landscape and experience in a comparable position shepherding development and current production for television and/or movie programming for SVOD platforms, studios and/or premium content services.

Required Education :

• BA preferred. Bachelor’s degree minimum. Preferably a degree in Business, Communications, Cinema/Television or related field.

Preferred Education :

• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience at a Studio, Network, Production Company, Literary Agency or Talent Agency. Previous experience in creative development.
• Working knowledge of the major players in the industry, including the major executives, writers/directors and visual artists.
• Strong relationships within the creative community.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain strong working relationships and ability to interface with varied levels of management.

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