Production Assistant; Disney Live Entertainment
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Job Position(s): Production Assistant; Disney Live EntertainmentProject Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union
Production Assistant; Disney Live Entertainment
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Job ID
10102465
Location
Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Business Walt Disney Imagineering
Date posted
Oct. 07, 2024
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team  representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers  brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle and a dash of pixie dust!
Our Production Assistant will provide strong administrative and production field support for a variety of live show entertainment offerings, projects, and special events both on and off-property at the Walt Disney World Resort. You will report to the Production Manager.
What You Will Do
 Providing administrative support throughout the show life cycle of assigned projects including production scheduling, communication, and coordination of accesses
 Scheduling production team meetings while recording and distributing accurate concise notes
 Requesting/scheduling all talent for rehearsals, fittings, and performances as directed by the Production Manager
 Gather presentation materials, set up, and strike all meeting needs and technology
 Procure items necessary for the production, following all appropriate guidelines
 Prepare and provide event updates as they relate to technicians, vendors, and talent
 Maintain timelines, schedules, meetings, and status reports for our leadership teams
 Complete all show and/or event production-related tasks as requested by those teams
Required Qualifications & Skills
 A minimum of 2 years of production assistant and/or administrative support experience in a live show, event, or theatrical setting
 Experience crafting and following agendas, facilitating meetings, addressing action items, taking direction, meeting deadlines, and completing tasks
 Ability to use collaboration tools and file-sharing programs
 Experience coordinating meeting technology, such as conference calls, video-teleconferencing, and other virtual meeting connectivity
 Experience identifying areas for process improvement with implementation
 A reputation as a trusted and respected team member that guides with integrity
 Experience providing excellent service to Cast, Guests, Clients, and Partners
 Availability to work weekends, holidays, and third shift
Preferred Qualifications
 Experience organizing and coordinating talent
 Familiarity working with entertainment unions or associations
 Flexibility to travel on domestic and international assignments
 A passion to work as part of a dynamic team and an eagerness to be part of a vibrant, creative work culture, bringing and sharing outstanding perspectives to the role
 Proficiency in any additional languages (Mandarin, French, Japanese, or Spanish)
Education
 High school degree or equivalent is required
 BachelorÂs degree or equivalent is preferred
Additional Information
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 Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the worldÂs first theme park  Disneyland  Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. ImagineeringÂs unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on DisneyÂs legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from Âblue sky concept phase to opening day.
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. DisneyÂs 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 Disney Entertainment Productions, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Entertainment Productions 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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