Manager, Educational Resource Group

This is a Full Time Job

Manager, Educational Resource Group (Disney Junior)

Job Summary:

This position will support the Vice President with work across divisions and teams, including DCP, Publishing, Interactive, Press, Marketing, New Media to advise and consult on education and curriculum in product, digital platforms, outreach and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Moderate groups for educational testing on all series.
• Collaborate with Executive Director & Coordinator of Education Research to develop testing protocol
• Manage community outreach including agreements with schools and liaison with administrators and staff
• Supervise Coordinator to facilitate and organize participant consent forms and participants at school sites
• Coordinate with production the creation of testing materials and educational stimuli
• Synthesize research findings/feedback and prepare written reports
• Assist in communication with DJ Original Programming executives and series producers, writers and directors on testing results and educational implementation
• Support Executive Director with communication to Disney Junior Original Programming group on curriculum development and implementation for all series.
• Assist in creation of curriculum guides for each series inclusive of educational goals and standards
• Coordinate review and distribution of pitch materials, premises, scripts, storyboards, animation reels as relates to the communication of educational goals for series in development and in current production
Must stay current in the field of educational research for young children in order to advise on the following:
• Educational standards
• New media/technology advances, trends, new platforms available for young children
• Social, economic and cultural landscape shifts and trends
• Current academics and related research, articles and findings
• National and International educational, media and game conferences

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of educational research for children ages 2 .

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer-Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About Disney Channel:

Disney Channel creates content that captures the imaginations of kids and adults of all ages. Our talented professionals harness passion and creativity to tell stories that are loved by millions around the globe. From both classic and cutting-edge animation to blockbuster movies and live-action comedy series, Disney Channel delivers across multiple platforms wherever our audience lives. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals, we want to hear your story.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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. Disney's 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 ABC, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney Channel.

ABC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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