Acquisitions Coordinator

The Walt Disney Company (France); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Greater London is seeking an operationally focused role to support the delivery of audio-visual materials for Disney+. You will manage various media types, ensuring compliance with technical standards while tracking metrics for timely deliveries. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Sheets. This role offers excellent perks, including extensive annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Disney+ Subscription

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets.
• Excellent project management skills required.
• Understanding technical specs across media types.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of audio-visual material for Disney+.
• Track metrics for on-time deliveries and QC rejections.
• Develop relationships with internal and external parties.

Skills

Project management skills

Familiarity with technical specs

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with asset management databases

Communication skills

Tools

Google Sheets

Smartsheet

Job description

Be you, be here, be part of the story!

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.

Desirable

• 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
• Disney+ Subscription
• 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.