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The Technical Director must be proficient in preparing and switching video elements during live and pre-recorded productions in control room environments. Work is done while ensuring all content meets ESPN's high standards of quality and will be performed in a fast-paced environment for a wide variety of studio shows and events. Responsibilities: Focus on major areas of work, typically 20% or more of role Operate all broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas Build and maintain effects for various productions, providing communication and documentation to the Technical Directing team Demonstrate solid knowledge of plant signal flow and routing Ensure video signal quality control according to ESPN standards Participate in special event coverage and projects as needed Train others in operational areas and generate training documentation if required File reports on working conditions, equipment status, and personal development upon management request Participate in training programs for career development and workflow updates Perform other duties to help achieve business objectives Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of practical content production or related experience at regional, large market, or network level Proficient with all TV production equipment and technology in assigned areas Flexible with shifts, including nights and weekends, and willing to work overtime Ability to work under tight deadlines, independently, and manage multiple projects Understanding of workflow in other business units and their impact on production Strong organizational, efficiency, and planning skills Adaptability to changing environments Good computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and communication skills Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Proactively seeks information to improve processes and educate others Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual in English and Spanish Knowledge of broadcast communications equipment Understanding remote event workflows and terminology Excellent customer service skills Experience with regional or national live events Experience with Grass Valley switchers and automation Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Studio Production, or related field Vocational training or related experience Additional Information: Includes physical requirements, holiday, night, and weekend shifts. About The Walt Disney Company: Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its affiliates are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We welcome applicants including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. For accommodations, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We respond only to requests related to online application accessibility due to disability. Follow our job openings Specify Locations Location

Brand Manager (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months) Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, this Brand Manager develops and executes innovative, industry-leading insight-driven consumer marketing campaigns in line with Studios strategy (Theatrical & Streaming) for Disney & Disney Live-Action, Pixar, and Avatar. This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home. The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for selected title campaigns, as directed by the Senior Brand Manager. In conjunction with the Senior Brand Manager, develop UK strategy for allocated titles, ensuring consistency amongst in-house marketing support teams. Oversee campaign planning process and timelines, including internal and external briefings, implementation, and post-campaign reporting & analysis. Collaborate with internal Studios teams (Publicity, Digital, Creative et al) to ensure priorities are aligned and campaigns delivered on time, on brief, and on budget. Financial planning and day-to-day campaign budget management. On selected titles, serve as studios point of contact for cross-company synergy and activations; seek opportunities, leverage XLOB insights and the strength of franchises, and collaborate to develop and report on marketing plans which create value for the wider business and vice versa. Ensure paid media investments are fully leveraged to explore new opportunities, formats, partnerships, and value delivery. Present marketing plans to senior stakeholders (Directors, VPs, and SVP level) on a regular basis. Demonstrate good analytical skills and use the tools available to monitor and evaluate performance of titles against marketing objectives, and create UK-specific campaign summaries to feed into regular UK & EMEA reviews. The Experience We Require From You: Proven experience as a Brand Manager, preferably in the entertainment industry. Ability to formulate & manage high-profile marketing campaigns. Established experience working in film, entertainment, or creative marketing sectors with theatrical experience preferred. Strong knowledge of paid media planning. 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 - 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 the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The Technical Director must be proficient in preparing and switching video elements during live and pre-recorded productions in control room environments. Work is done while ensuring all content meets ESPN's high standards of quality and will be performed in a fast-paced environment for a wide variety of studio shows and events. Responsibilities: Focus on major areas of work, typically 20% or more of role Operates all broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas Builds and maintains effects for various productions, providing associated communication and documentation to the entire Technical Directing team Demonstrates solid knowledge of plant signal flow/routing Measures video signals to ensure quality control of ESPN endorsed standards on all operations Participates in special event coverage and projects as necessary May train others in operational areas and if so, required to generate training documentation File reports, as necessary, on specific working conditions, equipment status, and personal development at the request of management Participate in training programs, (physical, classroom, virtual, etc.) for self-career development and/or regarding relevant equipment and workflow changes within the operation Any other duties needed to help achieve business objectives Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years practical Content Production or related experience at the regional to large market or network level Proficient knowledge of all TV Production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas Flexibility to alter shifts/days off and work overtime to accommodate projects and departmental objectives including the ability to work nights and weekends Must demonstrate ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently and lead simultaneous projects Solid understanding of workflow in other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Production Operations Organizational, efficiency and planning skills are required Must be willing and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment Candidates must have good computer background (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc ) and solid communication skills Problem solves and troubleshoots using effective communication to best convey any issues needing resolution Seeks out information in regard to the workflow of other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Production Operations, and utilizing that information to enhance processes and/or educate others Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (written and spoken) - English/Spanish Demonstrable Knowledge of Broadcast Communications Equipment Understanding of Remote Event Workflows and Terminology Ability to provide exceptional customer service to our partners Regional - National Level Live Event Experience Demonstrable Grass Valley Switcher and Automation Experience Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, or related field Vocational School or related experience

We are looking for an experienced Production Executive, well-practiced in delivering High-End Television scripted content. This is a senior role which will require you to work closely with the VP of Production Management and the Commissioning Executives from script to screen as well as liaising with the independent production companies/3rd party producers/local service providers to deliver high-end programming on budget and on time, which will drive ratings and reach for our global streaming service. You will support the strategy for scripted content to ensure that it remains consistent with our overall strategy and vision for Disney + and manage appropriate communication, education and implementation of our policies, processes and procedures. This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday). The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Production: Increase awareness, understanding and standard of key production management industry best practices as well as reinforcing the Disney + core values; diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility; health & safety; safeguarding; health & well-being; training; environmental and sustainability matters; content and physical security. Work closely with Business Affairs, Commissioning Execs; Production Management teams and Finance to ensure the conditions for greenlight are met. Risk analysis and mitigation in all aspects of production from financial, physical operational and welfare. Work closely with internal stakeholders to effect production solutions to increase use of internal resource where these represent best value (eg: procurement, insurance, H&S, tech solutions, marketing, press & promos, localisation); and ensure smooth onboarding of indies/3rd party partners. Raise awareness, understanding and standard of all up-to-date broadcast and production knowledge and technology within the team and continue to build experience of new industry guidance to instil best practice in all our original commissioned productions. Draw up internal budget analysis and tracking documents as required. Leadership and Management: Be responsible for delivering effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Editorial, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Content & Physical Security, H&S, Procurement, Compliance, Marketing & Press and Post Production). Work seamlessly with unscripted teams to deliver shared goals and objectives and develop cross-genre learnings. Manage, motivate and develop the best production management teams for the job. Indie/3rd Party Management: Ensure the cost of each commission is agreed with Editorial, Commissioning, BA and Finance and work closely with Director of Post Production to ensure that delivery is feasible within the proposed timeframe. Lead budget negotiations with indies/3rd party producers, ensuring rates are within the appropriate budget banding. Negotiate and offer production solutions, approve production technology, operational issues and production schedules including, if applicable returning series strategy; work closely with Director of Post Production to approve tech specs and tech workflows. Support and guide indies/3rd party producers through our internal greenlight process and liaise with them at all stages of production throughout development to delivery. Ensure best practice principles and protocols are implemented and adhered to across all genres, all EMEA. Ensure budgets are monitored by overseeing regular cost reports and progress reports; anticipate problems and advise VP Production Management, Commissioning Execs and Finance Exec when production and/or budgetary issues arise. Liase with indies/3rd party producers at all stages and have an overview on a large number of individual projects over multiple regions. Deliver clear, concise, accurate internal reporting of projects, pipeline, risks and goals and objectives delivery. The Experience We Require From You: This role requires a high level of diplomatic communication and negotiating skills as well as strong editorial judgement and excellent written communication skills. Proven experience of managing and delivering High-End TV programming at production executive, co-producer/line producer level. Detailed knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and post-production. Strong working knowledge and understanding of industry agreements; Pact, Equity, Bectu, WGGB, WGA, DGA, SAG, etc. Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of all broadcast and production technology as well as knowledge of key talent (writers, directors, other key creative HoD's in the UK and beyond). Will be a highly self-motivated professional with a proactive and positive thinking approach who is willing to get stuck in and get the job done. Will possess the use of initiative and be able to think and prioritise quickly under pressure. Attention to detail is a key essential element for this role. 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 - 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 the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About the Role & Team The Dry Dock Integration Project Manager serves as the primary project planner, facilitator and coordinator for Disney Cruise Line's Dry Dock team. The role works directly with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Marine Technical Dry Dock team, DCL Operations teams, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) creative teams and other DCL partners to drive dry dock projects to completion. In this role you will be responsible for providing project scheduling, program management, analytical and communication support, aligning teams to deliver on project scope, schedule and budget throughout the project life cycle. The role is operations focused and will ensure that processes run efficiently, and project objectives are fulfilled. This position will be based in the Disney Cruise Line offices in London, with 4 days per week onsite required and requires frequent travel - incl. full presence during dry dock periods. What You Will Do Lead the planning and integration for Dry Dock projects across multiple work streams to drive scope delivery on time and on budget Responsible for developing detailed project plans, organizing and coordinating tasks, resources, stakeholders and deliverables, providing deadlines, tracking and reporting for DCL Dry Dock project team. Responsible for project managing the development and approval of dry dock project scope and budget including feasibility studies, value analytics, justification and prioritization. Responsible for project managing and coordinating the detailed development phase ensuring operational, financial and compliance alignment. Responsible for managing DCL project objectives and that the approved scope of work, including scope changes, remain within the established financial parameters and deviations are appropriately communicated and approved. Manages the ship program and standards requirements, ensuring they are included in the design development of each project. Act as the key liaison between Walt Disney Imagineering & Disney Cruise Line partners during each stage of the design process. Responsible for planning and coordinating pre and post dry dock operational readiness in conjunction with the ship. Attends dry dock on site with the project team to assist with the program management and to produce regular reports on area progress and planning for return to service operations. Support and integrate with other teams such as terminal operations, vendor and cast berthing, dry dock logistics, environmental and safety Develop and maintain venue tracking for various states of operational readiness - construction and outfitting, load-in and install, programming, training and rehearsals, and guest ready. In partnership with Operations Integration team, coordinate the ship repositioning strategy with DCL operations. Assist in coordinating the logistical planning of shipyard and DCL inaugural events (e.g. media cruise, shakedown and preview sailings, etc.). Responsible for organizing work sessions, vendor meetings, and ship inspections. Responsible for managing project documentation and implementing efficient internal processes Prepare and lead regular project updates for a variety of different audiences such as internal operation leaders, external vendors and executive steering committee. Maintain clear communication channels between all stakeholders and project teams to mitigate communication gaps throughout the project life cycle. Maintain close partnership alliances with DCL Integrators from all DCL departments Facilitate and direct industrial engineering analysis and tool development as needed. Track lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle and contribute to continuous improvement strategies. Required Qualifications & Skills Significant Project management experience, with project management of large hospitality newbuild or refurbishment projects Operational experience supporting PMO activities for cruise line newbuilding or dry dock projects is strongly preferred Leadership experience managing and influencing functional specialists and cross-functional teams Proven ability coordinating stakeholders, resolving conflicts, finding solutions, team accountability and prioritization Highly motivated self-starter able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment Demonstrated strong verbal, written, presentation and public speaking skills Demonstrated problem solving and continuous improvement process skills. Proven ability to initiate, organize, prioritize, take, and provide direction, and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner. Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays and to travel abroad for meetings and dry dock attendance. Ability to undertake supervisory work at shipyards, ship building or vendor construction sites and during dry docking periods. 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 - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - 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.

Job Summary The Senior Analyst, YouTube UK & EMEA provides data-driven insights and in-depth analysis of owned YouTube accounts, providing recommendations for improving content performance, increasing subscribers and optimising channels, informing The Walt Disney Company's (TWDC) YouTube strategy for the UK and 32 EMEA markets. With a laser-focus on YouTube, the core objective of the Senior Analyst is to conduct data analysis and draw insights that will enable the UK & EMEA YouTube team to improve the performance of the channels they operate and the content they are delivering. This involves conducting analysis both pro-actively and to-brief across all TWDC EMEA YouTube accounts, assessing their effectiveness at reaching target audiences with different content types, creative formats, playlisting strategies, scheduling, audience relevance and measuring resonance. In addition to supporting the in-house YouTube team, the Senior Analyst is the key point of contact for YouTube reporting and data analysis across all lines of business and EMEA markets. This includes day-to-day data sharing of KPIs and benchmarks, providing insights for external partners and XLOB presentations, deep-level analysis of IP resonance, identifying growth opportunities, and measuring campaign effectiveness. The Senior Analyst will work across organic and paid activity, providing budget recommendations and demonstrating how different formats can be used to maximise efficiency and enhance content performance. The Senior Analyst is adept at communicating complicated analyses and presenting data in a comprehensible format for those less familiar with YouTube. This includes the ability to inform and share information with stakeholders at all levels as well as advising them on the best way to assess and communicate performance themselves and equipping them with the confidence and knowledge to do so. A core function of this role is the ability to intelligently use a variety of data analysis methods to provide actionable recommendations that the UK & EMEA YouTube Supervisors and EMEA channel managers can implement to demonstrate a tangible impact. At a content level this position will conduct ongoing reviews of the performance of different content types, creative formats, IP, presenter talent and creator activity, advising teams on how to maximise the impact of content in order to reach set objectives. Identifying IP and talent that particularly resonates with target audiences as well. The Senior Analyst will use a raft of tools and platforms to access and assess data and trends from Disney's owned accounts as well as review other successful YouTube channels and creator accounts to provide insight and inspiration for potential content and creative ideas. This role will serve as the super-user for the suite of third-party content-analysis tools that are used across EMEA, managing both the relationships with the individual vendors and leading the implementation of training and set-up for new users, as well as advising on best practice / new features on an ongoing basis. The UK & EMEA YouTube team will work particularly closely with the Disney Consumer Products (DCP) and Brand Franchise Management teams (BFM) to ensure that their key priorities achieve the maximum reach amongst relevant audiences on YouTube. This involves collaborating with teams across the UK and EMEA to advise on how to optimise content roll-out, timings and local market nuances to assist the team in setting content strategies with KPIs and benchmarks that are bespoke to each project and region. In addition to YouTube, the Senior Analyst will advise on the effectiveness and measurement of influencer and creator activity and stepping in to offer insights on other areas of social media and social listening from time to time as required to support the wider team. The Cross Company Social Media team has a test and learn approach and this role is expected to adopt this way of working, maintaining an up to date knowledge of new and evolving formats and trends whilst working with YouTube to trial alpha and beta tests and assessing their effectiveness and ensuring every piece of content is measured for impact. This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday). The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Create PCAs, dashboards and regular reports that enable teams to share updates and success on YouTube Support in all areas of YouTube insights measuring effectiveness in channel management, campaign deliveries, brand and campaign tracking, creative testing, and positioning Support creative testing of marketing assets across static, audio, and visual Oversee measurement of ongoing marketing testing/experimentation and contextualising results Collaborate with local market teams within EMEA to ensure local nuances are represented and share best practice and guidance where applicable Liaise with global research team for ongoing development of global initiatives and represent the EMEA perspective to ensure insights support the business at both a global and EMEA level Support the team in ad hoc strategic projects including developing agency briefs, commissioning, and creating compelling debrief materials Point-person for YouTube insights across UK LOBs & EMEA markets offering guidance, best practice advice, support and advocating for their needs across all accounts Encourage innovation by inspiring teams with shared examples of success and best-in-class content from across the business Provide regular platform and performance updates that enable teams and stakeholders to keep up-to-date with current best practices and to deliver positive results Accountable for providing benchmarks, growth KPIs and performance metrics Accountable for sharing regular reports and insights into the performance of content and channels Keeps abreast of the evolving digital landscape and shares knowledge and guidance to further develop the YouTube expertise of the broader team Provides valuable input into PCAs to enhance campaigns Use data-driven insights to inform and recommend new opportunities and ways of working that will improve and grow the TWDC YouTube offering The Experience We Require From You: Proven experience of analytical techniques, specifically focussed on YouTube or a similar content platform Knowledge and strong experience of YouTube CMS and other YouTube analysis tools Experience presenting strategic insights to senior level stakeholders Capable of creating a narrative with actionable recommendations from research data and insights Interested in all aspects of social media and digital marketing (content, platforms, creators, etc) Ability to adapt quickly, and manage stakeholder needs across a complex matrix organisation and with third party providers Resourceful and pro-active - can resolve conflict & look for solutions and information in creative ways Adaptable and flexible (with working hours, travel, getting things done) - a problem solver Experience of working with Content Management Systems (native and third party) Experience of working with both paid and organic Marketing / Social Media / YouTube campaigns Experience of reporting and data analysis - being data and process-driven Results oriented - focused on meeting and exceeding established KPIs Advanced skills in Excel, strong PowerPoint proficiency Strong interest in streaming landscape and marketing strategies Additional Information This is a UK-based role, but will require coordination and communication with colleagues across EMEA and US offices, requiring flexibility to accommodate out of hours meetings in these time zones. 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 Disney+ subscription Excellent parental and guardian leave Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - 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.