Show Writer (Casual Temporary/Seasonal); Disney Live Entertainment

About the Role & Team

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from show directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

The Disneyland Resort Show Writer collaborates with Disney Live Entertainment team members to ideate, develop and write original material for on-and off-property shows and events, large and small, including but not limited to theatrical scripts, pitch documents, treatments, show flows, speeches, concepts, park announcements, and marketing copy. 

This role is a Seasonal or Casual Temporary role, and weekly working hours will fluctuate based on business need. This role reports to the Manager Creative Development Resources and Creative Director.

Please submit a portfolio or other writing sample as part of the application process.

You Will:

• Write/script/edit high-impact, consistent, creative materials that present new and unique entertainment experiences for the Disney Guest while upholding Disney brand standards.
• Partner with creative and production teams in development of project concepts, scheduling and scope.
•  Accountable for fully researching and developing ideas to ensure the quality and consistency of the written material, as well as for meeting given timelines in providing requested material. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years professional experience in writing material for entertainment-related fields, including but not limited to live stage production, film, and/or TV.
• Prior Disney experience and/or knowledge of the Disney brand preferred
• Proven strong communication and storytelling skills
• Proven resourcefulness and experience with project-based research
• Demonstrated strong grammatical knowledge and editing skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people and to give voice to projects that reflect Disney’s culture of Relevancy and Inclusivity
• Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and to incorporate notes and feedback from executive leadership and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated willingness to rewrite and rethink entire concepts based on shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize 
• Willingness to work holidays, nights and weekends 
• Demonstrated strong computer and word processing skills, including MS Office programs 
• Willingness to learn and navigate in new software applications 

Required Education 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Theatre, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Literature, Film/TV, or related field of study 

Preferred Education 

• Master's degree and/or education in theatre-related field or equivalent 

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this position is Anaheim, CA is $45.26-$60.71 per hour. 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 medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.