Technical Producer, Events

Job ID 10136869 Location New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Nov. 20, 2025

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Job Summary:

The Disney Corporate Creative Resources (DCCR) event technical production team is part of an enterprise-wide full-service department for virtual, hybrid and in-person special event production, editorial, video, graphic design, new technology development, and companywide communications planning that manages projects on an integrated basis on behalf of internal Disney clients. The Special Events team plans, manages and executes hundreds of creative and turnkey internal and external-facing virtual meetings, events, town halls, summits, and conferences on various levels and scales each year.

The Technical Producer, Events is responsible for planning and executing all technical aspects of events; from initial conversation with clients and stakeholders, to and prep to load in, rehearsals, execution, strike, and put away. This may include events where this position is very hands-on responsible for operating in-house technical equipment, to significantly larger events where this position works among many techs and leads vendor stage crews. This position needs to be a technical production generalist, specialist in live event audio production with heavy experience in corporate event production and presentations. Responsibilities will be inclusive of video and audio, lighting, staging and rigging to stage management and show calling as well as presentation content curation. This role is highly self-motivated and does not wait for directions to ask, ‘what’s next’.

Responsibilities:

Plan, design, manage, execute, and operate audiovisual elements (audio, video, playback, presentation graphics, lighting, staging) for corporate special events, conferences, virtual events, for clients across the enterprise. Manage and operate audio, video, lighting, and control systems in the Theatre and Great Room daily, including special events and live productions.
Advise event managers and clients on the best practices, event technology capabilities, specifications, costs, create and maintain budgets, and usage of technical equipment required for events at various locations. Liaison with presenters to gather and troubleshoot presentations, determine playback support, generate AV content for presentations, and fix/ provide solutions live on-site in real-time. Provide input for economical, safety, and general efficiencies for events.
Determine and hire local labor support as needed to execute events and direct local technical crews on site during load-in, event, and load-out as needed.
Prepare and be accountable for audiovisual and production budgets that support live events and other projects.

Minimum Experience/Skills:

At least 5 years of experience in technical event production
At least 1 year of experience in the corporate production environment
Virtual Meeting & webcasting production
Technical direction and production management background with leading production crews
highly self-motivated with exceptional organization skills
Calm and confident under pressure and flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment
Ability to cross-train, develop, and convey vision to team members, with energy and encouragement. Understanding and translating customer and client goals and information into production concepts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Explicit technical knowledge of virtual meeting and webcasting, stage operations, lighting, audio, and video systems used at events
Solid knowledge of technical design
Extensive experience with the Yamaha CL1, Rio 3224-D2, Riedel DSP2312, Dante Digital Signaling Processing (DSP) signal flow and audio balancing between sources, mix minus, and hybrid streaming events.
Mastery of computer skills that must include Zoom, Keynote and PowerPoint, YouTube, QuickTime, Vectorworks or AutoCAD, Excel and Word, Outlook, and Macintosh and Windows computer environments
Understanding technical labor and stage union rules and standards
Ability to work flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
Ability to lift 50lbs

Preferred Experience/Skills:

Stage management and show calling
Creative experience in related field of live theater, music, and/or video and film editing.
Experience with event technology platforms (webcasting, online registration websites, virtual meeting technologies, etc.)
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere experience
ETC EOS Lighting console experience and operation, including programming basic to intermediate lighting scenes.
Strong knowledge of Disney brands, business units, subsidiaries, and cultures

Required Education:

AA degree in theatre, hospitality management, live event technical production, or related audiovisual trade school

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree in theatre, hospitality management, live event technical production

The hiring range for this position in NYC, NY is $91,200 - $122,300 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 The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 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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