Acquisitions Coordinator

Disneyland Hong Kong; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a candidate for a role supporting the delivery of audio-visual material and scripts. This office-based position in Hammersmith, London offers a hybrid work model, working four days in the office and one day from home. The role requires extensive experience in project management, technical specifications, and asset management. The company provides generous perks including annual leave, medical insurance, and discounts at parks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Understanding technical specs across different types of media.
• Extensive experience with applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience with different sound and video formats.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of audio-visual material and scripts.
• Handle QC rejections and remediation processes.
• Update internal colleagues with status reports on deliveries.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships.

Skills

Excellent project management skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Understanding of localization processes

Experience in asset management databases

Experience with HD technology

Understanding of QC processes

Tools

Google Sheets

Smartsheet

Job description

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

This is a 12m FTC role.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

• This role will support the delivery of audio-visual material, scripts, metadata and artwork for acquired titles for subsequent exploitation on Disney+.
• This will involve close communication with various distributors, especially where Disney is rejecting materials which they do not match Disney specs.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Track material delivery for acquired titles from 3rd party distributors into The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) London. This material will cover a mixture of the below in both English and other languages: Video, Audio, Audio Description, Subtitles, Descriptive Metadata, Artwork.
• Handle QC rejections and remediation process directly with these distributors.
• Update internal colleagues with regular status reports on the progress of deliveries as well as flagging up any issues or blockers in a timely manner.
• Track metrics for the on time deliveries and right the first time deliveries.
• Work effectively with departmental colleagues and cross-functionally with other members of EMEA Content Operations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external parties.

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required:

Required:

• This is primarily an operational role but the candidate will be expected to understand technical specs across different types of media.
• Extensive experience with applications such as Microsoft Office, Google sheets, Smartsheet.
• Experience in asset management databases.
• Excellent project management skills and experience essential.
• Understanding of localization and mastering processes.
• Experience of file-based and HD technology, new media and electronic file delivery.
• Experience with different sound and video formats/components.
• Understanding of QC processes for Audio Visual files.

The Perks:

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.