Disneyland Hong Kong is hiring : Senior Manager, Creative Talent Pathways in Burb

Senior Manager, Creative Talent Pathways

The Sr. Manager - Creative Talent Pathways, will manage filmmaker labs and initiatives for emerging directors, producers, and writers in partnership with non-profit organizations and manage relationships and budget for the team’s charitable giving strategy. The successful candidate will possess a broad understanding of the film and entertainment business, the filmmaking process, the creative talent pool, and program administration experience.

Responsibilities :

• Under the direction of the Director, Creative Talent Pathways, manage and execute strategy for Creative Talent Pathway (CTP) programs and strategic partnerships in alignment with industry trends and company needs.
• Manage budgets for external partner programs and strategic partnerships. Track annual giving and provide insight for team budget forecasting.
• Act as a main point of contact with non-profit artist accelerators to implement partner programs.
• Construct timelines, milestones, and program curriculum in partnership with creative executive partners, senior leaders, and partner organizations.
• Construct robust selection committees for all programs with creative executives across the company.
• Participate in the selection committee for CTP programs which includes assessing materials and participating in candidate interviews and deliberation sessions.
• Co-lead bi-weekly / monthly classes with third-party leads for external partner programs. Lead Disney-only classes. Prepare speakers in advance, create agendas, and conduct follow-up.
• Research and share above-the-line industry and studio trends with leadership and stakeholders to inform current and future CTP strategy.
• Manage awards submission processes as needed.
• Work with the Creative Talent Pathways Manager to set up general meetings with creative executives and grantees and alumni. Help identify alumni placement opportunities across TWDC.
• Identify best-in-class filmmaker nonprofits and artist accelerators that aim to increase access and equity within the emerging filmmaker space.
• Construct rubrics to evaluate candidates and program metrics of success. Adjust rubrics based off industry trends, company needs, and prior program outcomes.
• Consistently evaluate all programs for efficacy, adjusting budgets and strategy as needed.
• Socialize programs with senior creative executives, facilitating robust engagement between senior leaders at TWDS and key partner organizations.
• Act as main point of contact with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Enterprise to manage charitable giving for TWDS.
• Contribute to execution of strategies and TWDC priorities in strong collaboration with the team.
• Support other related special projects and other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The hiring range for this position in CA is $153,200 to $205,400 per year.

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

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