Creative Manager, Production

374194BR

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager, Live Action to join the Disney Channels EMEA team based Hammersmith, London on a permanent basis.
 
The Disney Channel multiplex in the UK is a portfolio of four kid-driven, family-inclusive entertainment channels: the award-winning Disney Channel; boy-focused, girl-inclusive Disney XD; Disney Junior, which targets preschool children aged 2–7 and their families; and Disney Cinemagic, featuring the very best Disney movies.
 
Summary of Live Action Production Manager:

• Serve as the lead creative executive for new live action content projects commissioned, co-produced or acquired for Disney Channel in EMEA and Disney Channel, Disney XD and other TWDC lines of business in the UK.
• Serve as point of contact between the regional office and local markets to share info and collaborate in their development and production projects.
• In accordance with approved schedules and budgets, work closely with both internal and external partners to push for maximum possible creative quality and production values while delivering on time and on budget.
• Develop strategies to support network activity and initiatives for new series.
• Oversee all creative aspects of assigned projects from development stages (as needed) through pre-production, production and post-production, to deliver against the agreed creative vision.
• Keep track of all the territories development and production activities.

• Provide timely, coherent, structured feedback and notes to talent and producers throughout the production process.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with internal and external production partners.
• Negotiate creative differences with production partners.
• Review all production materials including premises, outlines, scripts, rough cuts, final composites and/or sound mixes as agreed for each project.
• Ensure all Standard & Practices considerations are being observed throughout the production.
• Keep internal stakeholders updated with creative progress and highlight any issues that may affect the budget, schedule, and/or quality of the series.
• Represent Disney point of view and creative goals to producers. Uphold network standards and production guidelines.
• Collaborate with talent, music, interactive, CP, distribution and other lines of business as necessary.
• Help develop and implement promotional strategies and manage all production activity to support series launches.

• Substantial, proven experience at Manager level within original/current series
• Significant experience in TV Production
• Exemplary writing skills and knowledge of script structure
• Ability to manage and direct creative talent
• Knowledge of target audience and interest in entertainment geared at the demographic
• Ability to manage and mentor junior executives

• Competitive remuneration package including excellent benefits
• A fun, high performing and world class working environment
• A real opportunity to advance your career

Job Posting Company

The Walt Disney Company

Job Posting Area

Disney Channel

Job Posting Industries

Television

Employment Type

Full Time

Primary Location-City

Hammersmith, London

Primary Location-State

-

Primary Location-Postal Code

W6 9PE

Primary Location-Country

GB