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Executive Vice President, Production - Disney Branded Television

Job ID 10131035 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Sep. 26, 2025
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Job Summary:

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.

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About Disney Branded Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

About The Walt Disney 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. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ABC Cable Networks Group, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.

ABC Cable Networks Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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