Senior Production Manager (FTC - 12 Months)

Job ID 10113306 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Feb. 14, 2025

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Job Summary:

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Production Executive, well-practiced in delivering High-End Television scripted content.

This is a senior role which will require you to work closely with the VP of Production Management and the Commissioning Executives from script to screen as well as liaising with the independent production companies/3rd party producers/local service providers to deliver high-end programming on budget and on time, which will drive ratings and reach for our global streaming service.

You will support the strategy for scripted content to ensure that it remains consistent with our overall strategy and vision for Disney + and manage appropriate communication, education and implementation of our policies, processes and procedures.

This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

The Opportunity & Responsibilities:

Production:

Increase awareness, understanding and standard of key production management industry best practices as well as reinforcing the Disney + core values; diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility; health & safety; safeguarding; health & well-being; training; environmental and sustainability matters; content and physical security
Work closely with Business Affairs, Commissioning Execs; Production Management teams and Finance to ensure the conditions for greenlight are met
Risk analysis and mitigation in all aspects of production from financial, physical operational and welfare
Work closely with internal stakeholders to effect production solutions to increase use of internal resource where these represent best value (eg: procurement, insurance, H&S, tech solutions, marketing, press & promos, localisation); and ensure smooth onboarding of indies/3rd party partners
Raise awareness, understanding and standard of all up-to-date broadcast and production knowledge and technology within the team and continue to build experience of new industry guidance to instil best practice in all our original commissioned productions
Draw up internal budget analysis and tracking documents as required

Leadership and Management

Be responsible for delivering effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Editorial, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Content & Physical Security, H&S, Procurement, Compliance, Marketing & Press and Post Production)
Work seamlessly with unscripted teams to deliver shared goals and objectives and develop cross-genre learnings
Manage, motivate and develop the best production management teams for the job.

Indie/3rd Party Management

Ensure the cost of each commission is agreed with Editorial, Commissioning, BA and Finance and work closely with Director of Post Production to ensure that delivery is feasible within the proposed timeframe
Lead budget negotiations with indies/3rd party producers, ensuring rates are within the appropriate budget banding
Negotiate and offer production solutions, approve production technology, operational issues and production schedules including, if applicable returning series strategy; work closely with Director of Post Production to approve tech specs and tech workflows
Support and guide indies/3rd party producers through our internal greenlight process and liaise with them at all stages of production throughout development to delivery
Ensure best practice principles and protocols are implemented and adhered to across all genres, all EMEA
Ensure budgets are monitored by overseeing regular cost reports and progress reports; anticipate problems and advise VP Production Management, Commissioning Execs and Finance Exec when production and/or budgetary issues arise
Liase with indies/3rd party producers at all stages and have an overview on a large number of individual projects over multiple regions
Deliver clear, concise, accurate internal reporting of projects, pipeline, risks and goals and objectives delivery

The Experience We Require From You:

This role requires a high level of diplomatic communication and negotiating skills as well as strong editorial judgement and excellent written communication skills
proven experience of managing and delivering High-End TV programming at production executive, co-producer/line producer level
detailed knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and post-production
strong working knowledge and understanding of industry agreements; Pact, Equity, Bectu, WGGB, WGA, DGA, SAG, etc
able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of all broadcast and production technology as well as knowledge of key talent (writers, directors, other key creative HoD’s in the UK and beyond)
will be a highly self-motivated professional with a proactive and positive thinking approach who is willing to get stuck in and get the job done
will possess the use of initiative and be able to think and prioritise quickly under pressure
attention to detail is a key essential element for this role

The Perks

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

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 The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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