Media & Production Operations Coordinator

Job ID 10106849 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Nov. 22, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

"We make magic!” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. We are seeking a Media and Production Operations Coordinator to support the Disney Event Group Media and Production Operations team with coordination of the planning and execution of small to large-scale, sophisticated, and often high-profile media productions, as well as assuming ownership for smaller productions and media events.

You will use resources throughout the Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Disney Springs to focus on the delivery of phenomenal partner experiences, while maintaining the integrity of Guest experiences, using administrative, interpersonal, communication, and relationship skills. The position will assist the leadership team while collaborating with internal and external partners of all levels to support productions. The role requires a passion for a fast-paced environment and adaptability to the constantly evolving environment of media productions.

You will report to the Disney Event Group Media & Production Operations Manager.

What You Will Do

Effectively collaborate on media projects with partners through the planning process and on-site execution in guest-facing areas including indoor and outdoor spaces for extended periods of time
Develop detailed project schedules and ensure all partners are aligned and aware of crucial project milestones and deliverables
Serve as a creative thought partner by staying abreast of new and future offerings in the Parks, using extensive knowledge of Parks operations, and benchmarking standard processes.
Recognize and work through challenges and opportunities within the project scope
Demonstrate adaptability to the fluctuating needs of partners
Establish and use key relationships to ensure connectivity to the production teams and the Parks Leadership teams
Provide thoughtful and collaborative insight, feedback, and recommendations that can be implemented to improve future guest-facing productions
On-site facilitation of planned and coordinated productions acting as the point of contact for all partners from the production crew and producers to parks operational and safety partners
Create and support a safe working environment by demonstrating all safety protocols

Required Qualifications & Skills

Knowledge of Walt Disney World park operations and production processes
Self-direction and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, a professional presence, and a proven ability to present a cohesive, influential story
Demonstrated relationship skills with the ability to develop professional partnerships that result in stable, consistent, reliable, and courteous communication
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects with varying priorities
Flexibility and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and third shifts, as needed
Proficiency in basic computer functions necessary to operate in a Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
2+ years of relevant work experience in media production, events, or equivalent
Extensive Parks, Water Parks, and Disney Springs knowledge
Experience handling confidential information and interacting with a wide variety of internal and external staff.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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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