Executive Vice President, Production - Disney Branded Television
Jetzt bewerben Später bewerben Job ID 10131035 Standort Burbank, Kalifornien, USA Veröffentlichungsdatum 26/09/2025 Unternehmen Disney Branded TelevisionJob-Zusammenfassung:
The EVP, Production – DBT is the senior executive responsible for overseeing all aspects of production strategy, execution, and network delivery for Disney Branded Television. This role leads a diverse portfolio of animated and live-action preschool, kids & family content across multiple platforms, ensuring creative excellence, operational efficiency, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
The EVP serves as a key member of the DBT senior leadership team and acts as a bridge between creative development, production, post-production, and network delivery. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of preschool, kids & family content pipelines, union and labor dynamics, and emerging production technologies, while also demonstrating exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.
The EVP will manage both internally produced and third-party productions, overseeing a large slate of content for linear networks and a streaming platform.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the long-term vision for production and network delivery in alignment with DBT’s mission and growth goals.
- Partner with senior creative and business leaders to shape the content slate and production roadmap.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to modernize workflows, integrate new technologies, and drive innovation in content delivery.
- Lead global teams to support franchises and production strategy.
Production Oversight
- Oversee all phases of production from development through delivery, ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and creatively aligned.
- Manage relationships with creative and business stakeholders, internal production teams, external vendors, and co-production partners.
- Ensure compliance with union agreements, safety protocols, and corporate standards.
Talent & Team Development
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of production executives, production companies, and show crews.
- Champion inclusion in hiring, staffing, and storytelling.
- Support career development and succession planning across the production organization.
Network Delivery
- Collaborate with scheduling, marketing, and platform partners to optimize content rollout strategies for acquisitions and original content.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external industry leaders.
- Analyze performance data to inform delivery decisions and audience engagement strategies.
Change Management & Innovation
- Drive transformation initiatives related to pipeline efficiency, real-time production, and cross-platform integration.
- Serve as a thought leader on industry trends, labor negotiations, and evolving audience behaviors.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 15 years of senior leadership experience in television or film production, preferably within a studio or network environment.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale productions and leading diverse teams.
- Deep knowledge of union regulations (e.g., TAG, IATSE), production finance, and scheduling.
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with animation and live-action pipelines, including familiarity with real-time engines (e.g., Unreal) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change and foster innovation.
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $497,986 to $668,030 per year. 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 of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Über Disney Branded Television:
Über The Walt Disney Company:
Die Walt Disney Company ist zusammen mit ihren Tochtergesellschaften und verbundenen Unternehmen ein führendes, diversifiziertes internationales Familienunterhaltungs- und Medienunternehmen mit folgenden Geschäftsbereichen: Disney Entertainment, ESPN sowie Disney Experiences. Von seinen bescheidenen Anfängen als Zeichentrickfilmstudio in den 1920er Jahren bis zu seiner aktuellen Vorreiterrolle in der Unterhaltungsindustrie trägt Disney stolz sein Erbe weiter und bietet Geschichten und Erlebnisse von Weltklasse, die alle Familienmitglieder bezaubern. Disneys Geschichten, Figuren und Abenteuer erreichen Verbraucher und Gäste aus allen Teilen der Welt. Gemeinsam schaffen unsere Mitarbeiter und Darsteller aus Niederlassungen in über 40 Ländern der Welt Unterhaltungserlebnisse, die sowohl auf globaler Ebene als auch im heimischen Umfeld begeistern.
Diese Position ist bei ABC Cable Networks Group, das Teil eines Geschäftssegments ist, das wir Disney Branded Television nennen.
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