Senior Content Specialist (Disney Institute)

The Walt Disney Company

Jun 21

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Media & Journalism
Anaheim

Requirements

8+ years Disney Leadership Experience, or related professional experience
8+ years of adult learning/training and development experience as an Instructional Designer (or related field Organizational Design Manager, Educator, Business Consultant, Video Producer)
Experience with project management including leading detailed and well organized projects within a deadline
Experience with adult learning and organization improvement principles
Experience reviewing business strategy and translating it into learning solutions
Demonstrated written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Experience collaborating with internal and external partners
Experience working on a variety of content such as keynote presentations, participant guides, facilitator guides, videos and other collateral
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and Keynote (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to interact credibly and represent the Disney brand with internal partners and external business clients at all levels (including executives).
Ability to deal with ambiguity and fast-paced change driven by growth and client expectations
Willingness to travel within the U.S. for pilots, premiers, and design sessions.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years experience as a Facilitator at Disney, or related professional experience facilitating meetings to achieve objectives, such as content design or information gathering meetings
Experience designing executive education programming (content for Leadership, Executive and Manager audiences)
Familiarity with creative problem solving and/or innovation processes.
Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) through ATD
Demonstrated ability to write or help localize content to multiple cultures and languages around the globe.
Detailed research practices regarding Disney historical records and archives as well as with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Experience mentoring, leading and engaging with content partners, internal stakeholders and external vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in related field (Content/Instructional Design, Organizational Design, Education, Business, Video Production)
Preferred Education:
Master’s degree in related field (Content/Instructional Design, Organizational Design, Education, Business, Video Production)

Responsibilities

Design and development of learning and development strategies, curriculum, solutions, and content.
Interview subject matter experts to research best practices from across The Walt Disney Company and then distill those findings into adaptable business insights that can be shared with Disney Institute Clients.
Develop keynote slides, participant guides, facilitator guides, videos and other collateral and partner with content partners (content specialists, graphic designers, copy editors, multimedia etc.) to project manage those assets to completion and within scope.
Develop and manage production schedules to ensure all content and materials are delivered on time and in scope.
Ensure brand standards are maintained for Disney Institute content and client branded materials.
Provide initial training for Disney Institute Delivery Cast as appropriate.
Develop reusable tools to support Delivery Cast in client engagements.
Monitor delivery of content for quality and effectiveness using a variety of evaluation methods.
Periodic on-stage delivery of training, pilots, premieres, and client programs as assigned.
Ability to remain current with business, consumer and societal trends related to this new pillar of content.
Mentor and engage multi-disciplinary internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, other content specialists, writers, and multimedia partners, as well as external vendors, suppliers, and contractors during development.
Collaborate and consult internally with Disney Institute Delivery Team members to understand and develop holistic approaches to the needs of external clients.
Interact with clients and participants to assess needs and gather feedback in the piloting and testing of content
This role may travel between Anaheim, Glendale and Burbank, CA to visit various Disney worksites.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Content Specialist at Disney Institute?

The main responsibilities include continuously improving and maintaining the curriculum and course assets for accuracy, relevancy, and quality, while ensuring content reflects current technology-enhanced delivery methods and contemporary business theory and practice.

The Walt Disney Company

Entertainment & Media

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

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