Emerging Talent Specialist

Full Time Job
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Position at Industrial Light & Magic

Working closely with ILM Sydney Studio’s talent leadership team, the Emerging Talent Specialist is responsible for implementing and delivering programs in the areas of outreach and emerging talent development for the Sydney Studio's talent strategy.

We are looking for a person who reflects the innovative spirit, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

On any given day, you might…;
• Work closely with talent leadership teams in Sydney to offer pragmatic and informed emerging talent solutions which meet both the business need and wider/global people agenda, e.g. diversity and inclusion, mentorship and recruitment programs etc.
• Support programs, e.g. all Jedi Academy initiatives including Internships, Grads and Trainees as appropriate in partnership with the leadership teams in Talent, HR and the Studio Talent Group.
• Participate in internal talent development programs (ie mentorship)
• Evaluate the success of emerging talent programs, reporting results to the studio management team
• Be a primary contact for grant or funding applications related to emerging talent, coordinating all reports and deliverables as required.
• Build and/or further develop relationships with key education establishments including schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeship training providers etc. to develop awareness of ILM’s programs.
• Partner with Recruitment teams to represent ILM at industry events and working groups in the areas of emerging talent and education
• Support requests for speakers at educational and industry events, liaising with talent/line managers

Here are the skills and experience you need to be successful in this role:
• You have a Bachelor's Degree or you have gained that experience by working in our industry. Experience in project management.
• An interest in and understanding of VFX industry
• Experience working in a training or recruitment position is advantages
• Ability to collaborate
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects that cut across multiple business units
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate well at all levels of the organisation
• Highly innovative and creative in approach to accomplish work
• Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Competent use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote and G Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive)

Note to Recruiters and Coordinators: Please include this standard EEO paragraph before posting.

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. 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.

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. 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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About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

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 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC 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, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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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