Manager, Physical Production

Job ID 10100274 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Sep. 13, 2024

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Job Summary:

It’s the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece, a new track from your favorite band, or the spectacle of a live Broadway show. It’s hard to define and even harder to create, but that’s what we do at The Walt Disney Studios. Ours is a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity. We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world-class entertainment around the globe. If you want to help tell compelling, enduring stories through movies, music, or stage plays, then we want to hear from you.

Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.

Disney has explored new worlds through magical storytelling since its first completely live-action film, Treasure Island in 1950. Across pirate-laden high-seas or down a mysterious rabbit hole, Disney’s collaborations with renowned artists and filmmakers have produced some of the most successful live-action family films in history, including Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, the Pirates of the Caribbean films, The Jungle Book, Cinderella, and Beauty & The Beast, with more extraordinary stories on the horizon.

20th Century Studios is looking for a talented, seasoned Manager, Physical Production to join the Physical Production team. The role reports directly to the Head of Physical Production, Post Production, and VFX.

Responsibilities:

Support Executive in the production of films

Perform script analysis/breakdowns for sets, cast, locations, and sequence costs
Cultivate relationships and keep current on Head of Department availabilities for upcoming productions
Develop initial in-house production schedules
Cultivate relationships and keep film commission/scout info current for locations widely used
Manage round-robin meetings with Studio Departments and filmmakers with an emphasis on keeping current policies consistent across shows
Utilize existing and new relationships with other departments to coordinate the resolution of Production issues quickly and efficiently
Oversee and manage relationships between Studio departments and Productions as it relates to Compliance training
Guide and influence POC and Supervisors on Films, to ensure compliance with all feature production policies and procedures, checking in with them on a weekly basis
Manage the production setup process through location clearance and production office support
Partner with new technology team to approve and track platform access for production and Studio members
Ensure Below the Line tracking and deal point sheets are being updated timely
Draft Head of Department contracts for Production Executive review
Work with legal and business affairs to ensure all start paperwork, contracts and templates reflect 20th Century policies and procedures in all shooting locations
Identify, interview, and hire interns for the year-round department internship program. Supervise intern responsibilities and provide mentorship for career development
Perform ad hoc/special projects for Production Executives
Exhibit Disney leadership behaviors when interfacing with production, crew, and external stakeholders

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production or equivalent level of experience.
5+ years working in Film Production
Outstanding communication skills, written and oral
Demonstrated ability to work with others, both in a supervisory role and as a collaborative team player
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, make preliminary decisions, and change course of action quickly
Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SAP knowledge a plus
Computer skills include knowledge of Mac & PC, familiarity with Movie Magic Scheduling, budgeting, and Final Draft programs.

The hiring range for this position in California is $86,000.00 to $112,200.00 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.

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

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 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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