Producer; Disney Live Entertainment
| Company | The Walt Disney Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Kissimmee, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in strong, diversified team leadership in entertainment show production, live event production, and/or technical disciplines
- Outstanding leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills
- Proven experience building and working in a collaborative environment
- Core knowledge and experience with theatrical technologies, i.e. Lighting, Special Effects, Pyrotechnics, Audio, Projection, Set Design, and Construction
- Proven track record of communicating with multiple partners at various levels, including site, domestic, and global executives
- Ability to negotiate, coordinate, and provide direction as well as complete multiple tasks on time
- Champion continuous process improvement
- Strong business knowledge of budgets and schedules
- Available and willing to work weekends, holidays, and third shift as needed
Responsibilities
- Lead the team through all aspects of the show life cycle
- Provide leadership, direction, mentorship, and support to our Production Managers, Production Assistants, Production Stage Managers, Guest Experience Managers, and other production team members on assigned projects
- Accountable for project goals, milestones, status reports, risk assessment, overall financial targets, and client satisfaction
- Deliver and integrate new live entertainment experiences into our Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
- Partner closely with the show director
- Constantly seek ways to improve creative vision, drive innovation, and foster immersive storytelling, all while removing obstacles for our entire team
- Negotiate contracts and make creative/design compromises where needed
- Communicate project concepts and key information to all levels of leadership and partners
- Champion our safety, environmental stewardship, inclusion, and other corporate initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Entertainment Production and Operations in a professional theatrical, theme park, or cruise line environment
- Willingness to travel on various domestic and international assignments as needed, including Disney Cruise Line
- Working knowledge of Walt Disney World collective bargaining agreements, including AEA, AFM, IATSE, and Service Trades Union contracts
- Proficiency in any other language is a plus (Mandarin, French, Japanese, Spanish, etc.)