Executive Vice President, Production - Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Title:

Executive Vice President, Production - Disney Branded Television

Req Id:

10131035

Job Description:

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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Channel Executive

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Management Entertainment

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-09-26