Photo & Video Technical Analyst Job at Disney Parks and Resorts in Lake Buena Vi
Disney Parks and Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States
Job Summary
"We make magic." Thats our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, youll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! We are seeking a talented and creative Photographer/Videographer to join our WSHES/FOS Learning Content Development team. This role is essential in capturing high-quality visual content that enhances technical documentation, training materials, and storytelling across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller with a strong eye for detail, composition, and lighting, and is comfortable working in both studio and field environments. You will report into the Manager of Training Development.
Responsibilities/You will
- Capture and edit professional-quality photos and videos for use in training manuals, CBTs, and technical documentation.
- Document mechanical systems, show-ready conditions, and attraction rehabs.
- Collaborate with the Instructional Design team to produce engaging training content.
- Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and track progress using internal tools.
- Maintain and organize media storage using metadata and SharePoint.
- Travel as needed, including international assignments.
- Operate and maintain professional photography and videography equipment.
- Ensure compliance with Disney safety standards and procedures.
Basic Qualifications
- Proven experience in photography and videography with a strong portfolio.
- Ability to work any day and any shift, with sometimes little to no notice.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects).
- Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of Cast, including executives.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working in varied lighting and environmental conditions.
- Physically able to carry equipment, walk long distances, and work at heights or in confined spaces.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Macintosh OS.
- Experience with GoPros, surveillance systems, and SLR cameras.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience documenting technical procedures and maintenance practices.
- Ability to create and update storyboards, project estimates, and budgets.
- Knowledge of Disney safety protocols, including fall protection, LOTO, and PPE.
- Training in scaffold use, high-reach equipment, and confined space procedures.
- Experience with ride systems, show elements, and character development documentation.
Benefits and Perks
Disney offers 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 our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .
About Walt Disney World Resort
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.