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The Story Lead Senior role for the Story Development Studio will work in partnership with project teams in the creation of Disney Experiences that bring the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. In addition to high caliber creative writing skills, applicants should have knowledge of Disney stories, an overall understanding of the Disney storytelling approach, and the capacity to work well within a collaborative team structure.
Job Responsibility:
Create or adapt original story concepts and develop them through research and the writing of overviews, outlines, treatments, scripts, and show information guides under the guidance of a senior member of the Story Development team and project teams
Brainstorm within project teams, generate notes from writers’ room sessions in organized and timely fashion and as requested, help develop the story of a ride, environmental or media-based attraction, or related facility
Generate nomenclature, sign copy for supporting show and operational graphics, operational spiels, show dialogue, and cast member training materials
Manage story documentation throughout the life of the project
Interact with leadership of TWDC, stakeholders and consultant talent. Able to receive constructive feedback, implement new direction through collaboration, and pursuit of excellence
In addition to story, the Story Lead Senior casts and directs performer talent (including star talent) and directs and edits media and vocal recording sessions
Work under tight deadlines, while maintaining individual creative integrity
communicate effectively at all levels in all disciplines
Be empowered to make creative choices, with frequent review from senior Story Development team members
Support company-wide communications as needed
Requirements:
Proven success writing for Entertainment Industry as a Story Editor, Executive Story Editor or Producer
Bilingual with verbal and written fluency in Japanese and English
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English
Have knowledge and understanding of modern Japanese culture
A solid understanding of story structure with the ability to write strong dialogue, clear and concise copy, and descriptive prose
Nice to have:
Experiential storytelling in theme parks and other related story development preferred
Degree in Creative Writing, English, Communications, Screenwriting, or a related field, a minimum of 5 years of professional writing experience—preferably within themed entertainment, the entertainment or media industry or other storytelling-driven fields including writing or directing for film, theater, television production, or other equivalent experience
What we offer:
health and savings benefits
educational opportunities
special extras
medical, financial, and/or other benefits
bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided