Supervising Director

About the Role

This role is responsible for the supervision of personnel and projects involving remote and event productions, as well as the direction of the department's most complex and highest-profile productions. It maintains the quality of presentations through oversight while providing direction across multiple departments through collaboration, and works in conjunction with Coordinating Producers to provide support and guidance on content philosophy and execution. The position also assists in the development of Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers, and requires strong production and technical knowledge alongside demonstrated leadership in all interactions and decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple remote and REMI production projects.
• Collaborate with production partners to launch productions, maintain standards and identify workflows suited to changing business needs.
• Organise and lead meetings for assigned projects, both within and across departments, to develop production and operational strategies, and participate in the weekly Directing management meeting.
• Direct the broadest possible range of productions, including the highest-profile shows.
• Provide staff oversight with a concentration on Associate Directors and Stage Managers, holding staff accountable to Directing Department performance standards.
• Provide consistent and comprehensive feedback to Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers, and establish regular feedback and review sessions with all members of Directing.
• Build monthly schedules for Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers.
• Lead teams to drive innovation and new workflows that embrace technology.
• Identify, implement and track staff development opportunities and assist in the development of Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers.
• Contribute to the team's recruitment and retention objectives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years directing experience with demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with live directing.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with production equipment and facilities.
• Strong ability to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of set design, animation packages, show budgets and remote planning.
• Appreciation of popular culture and assistance in defining viewer tastes.
• Ability to assess and evaluate job performance, leadership skills, directing skills and forward thinking.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, communications, journalism or a closely related field.

Workplace

• Travel may be required.
• The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs.

Salary

• The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN and Disney Experiences.