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Walt Disney Animation Studios
Posted 21 hours ago

Creative Executive

Walt Disney Animation StudiosCreative Executive

Requirements

5+ years relevant experience, Feature film experience, Screenplay structure knowledge, Industry contacts, Strong organizational skills

Skills

Animation

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Manage creative strategy for projects in development, helping filmmakers shape stories from concept through script with an emphasis on character and structure
  • Provide creative feedback during pitches, story sessions, screenings, and notes sessions
  • Conduct ongoing searches and outreach to emerging and veteran writers to match with directors
  • Build and maintain relationships with writers, agents, managers, and industry executives to scout diverse talent
  • Maintain a comprehensive and well-organized writer database including samples, credits, and script notes
  • Execute research initiatives and integrate findings into story development
  • Track industry project trends and communicate relevant findings to executive management
  • Facilitate the hiring of story and research consultants for projects in development and production

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant, comparable environment
  • Proven experience working with feature films
  • Excellent understanding of screenplay structure, character development, and analysis
  • Seasoned industry contacts with writers, creative talent, agents, and managers
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse personalities and high-level creative talent
  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain poise under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience specifically within animation feature development

About the Company

Walt Disney Animation Studios is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, the studio continues to build on a rich legacy of innovation, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to modern classics like Frozen, Moana, and Encanto.

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