Restoration & Preservation Project Administrator
Walt Disney Pictures
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/13/2021 3:51:00 PM PST
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Job Summary:
It's the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece, or a new track from your favorite band, or the spectacle of a live Broadway show. It's hard to define and even harder to create, but that's what we do at The Walt Disney Studios. Ours is a culture of innovation, collaboration and creativity. We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world-class entertainment around the globe. If you want to help tell compelling, enduring stories through movies, music or stage plays, then we want to hear from you.
Studio Operations is comprised of multiple disciplines related to the postproduction of our films. This includes localizing formats for global theatrical release, ensuring consistency and continuity in the voice and representation of our characters in media formats worldwide, ensuring secure delivery of films to exhibitors, retailers, and homes worldwide, converting of classic film content into digital formats, and managing of all Walt Disney Studios production and postproduction facilities (including sound stages and the Digital Studio).
The Project Administrator will partner across the Restoration and Preservation team to support the restoration of catalog titles and the creation of digital distribution Studio masters that are archived in inventory for the entire company to use.
Responsibilities:
• Handle and process order requests, which includes
• Gain a clear understanding of a project's specific needs
• Review vendor bids
• Make a recommendation to request issue of purchase orders and work orders
• Track overage requests
• Reconcile approved costs
• Review/evaluate and process invoices
• Liaise with Finance to ensure Invoices are received and paid on time
• Receive, track, research and resolve client rejections of catalog masters
• Track, budget, process and complete ad hoc master creation requests for catalog titles
• Track, process and complete ad hoc research requests for catalog titles
• Research historical data in online/archive paper files and multiple databases, analyze options and make recommendations on restoration projects
• Maintain all schedules and trackers
• Assist with other projects as needed
Basic Qualifications:
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Studio Mastering and/or Post Production Facility with an emphasis on Digital Intermediate and Mastering and/or Broadcast Servicing
• Working knowledge of feature film post production process
• Management of digital workflows with understanding of current and developing technology
• Understanding of color grading in multiple color spaces and picture composition in multiple aspect ratios
• Understanding of Domestic and localized International Versions in multiple languages, and version control
• Project Management and Reporting skills
• Ability to manage dynamic content revisions and accurately tracking/reporting version control updates
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment
Required Education
• Associates' degree in Film, Television, Electronic Media, Communications or related field
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures 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 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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