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