Specialist, Credits, Titles & Ratings
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- This role sits out of our Burbank, CA, offices, and this person is required to be on-site 4 days/week.**
Role Summary The Specialist, Credit, Title & Rating Administration provides support to the team on all aspects of the credits processes for various banners at The Walt Disney Studios, with a primary focus on supporting Disney Live Action, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures theatrical and streaming releases.
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing the credits process on assigned productions with supervision.
- Prepare, proof, and approve on-screen credits (main titles and end titles)
- Prepare paid advertising memos and billing blocks
- Review and approve print and audio/visual marketing materials (e.g., one sheets, trailers, TV spots), promotional items, publicity releases, press notes and awards campaign materials for contractual, MPA rating and guild compliance
- Collaborate with teammates and internal and external stakeholders throughout the credits process
- Liaise with unions and guilds, fulfilling documentation needed for credits approvals, arbitrations or other legal matters
- Conduct research on credits matters as needed
- Manage or assist with other department projects as needed
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3+ years of legal or professional work experience
- Minimum of 1+ years of relevant work experience in credits, titles, and ratings, or equivalent entertainment industry experience
- Strong analytical, organization, time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, multi-task and prioritize deadlines and deliverables
- Excellent reading comprehension and written and oral communication skills
- Detail-oriented mindset with exceptional proofreading skills
- Ability or eagerness to learn how to read and interpret legal contracts and guild basic agreements in regard to credits policies, practices and procedures
- A passion for film and a desire to work in a collaborative and fast-paced team environment
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., NetDocuments) and databases (e.g., Scenechronize)
- Familiarity with film production and post-production processes
- Prior work experience at a major studio, guild/union, law firm or other fast-paced corporate environment
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $64,300 to $86,200.00 per year based on a 40- hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Apply Job!