Job Posting Title:Executive Vice President, Production - Disney Branded TelevisionReq ID:10131035Job Description:<div>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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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: </div><div>Strategic Leadership </div><div>- 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. </div><div>Production Oversight </div><div>- 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. </div><div>Talent &amp; Team Development </div><div>- 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. </div><div>Network Delivery </div><div>- 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. </div><div>Change Management &amp; Innovation </div><div>- 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. </div><div>Qualifications: </div><div>- 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. </div>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 TelevisionJob Posting Primary Business:Disney Channel ExecutivePrimary Job Posting Category:Production Management EntertainmentEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Burbank, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted:2025-09-26