VP, Producing & Development

The Walt Disney Company • New York, NY

11d • $233,100 - $301,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Disney Theatrical Group is currently seeking a Vice President, Producing & Development. At Disney Theatrical Group, we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity. Stories shape how we see ourselves and everyone around us. As storytellers, we have the power to not only uplift and inspire, but also to champion the spectrum of voices in our world. If you want to help tell compelling and enduring stories, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• 10 or more years proven experience in a wide variety of creative idioms/mediums, especially musical theater, with a very strong producing background
• Proven experience successfully leading creative teams and navigating complicated production challenges.
• Proven ability to work in a professional creative environment, with particular focus on strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills.
• Proven communication skills with ability to communicate and influence effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven outstanding creative collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for driving work in a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging work environment.
• High self-motivation to pursue and overcome opportunities/challenges.
• Proven ability to work successfully outside of the USA, ability to be culturally supple and integrate TWDC standards in a way that is respectful and uplifts gifts and values of whatever country we are working in.

Responsibilities

• Deputy and key producing partner to EP, providing executive level leadership, driving creative direction, building and managing high performing creative teams, and driving problem solving.
• Manage a portfolio of theatrical titles in various stages of development, from early formation through opening night.
• Partner in reimagining legacy titles, creating models for creative excellence and consistent profitability.
• Lead as a Producing executive, independently driving projects and managing high profile title page creatives, while also overseeing a group of high value independent team members, providing guidance, leadership and problem solving.
• Lead script and score development sessions, working to create consensus within the creative team.
• Lead creative sessions and meetings with designers and directors, contributing substantively to design esthetic and direction, and skilled at redirecting when there is misalignment.
• Partner in developing large production budgets and be accountable to those budgets.
• Partner in the ongoing development of new and emerging forms of live entertainment across the division.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex issues affecting creative output, production timelines, and the team's ability to move forward, leading with calm, structured leadership in ambiguous and time-sensitive situations.
• Maintain strong internal communication cadence to reduce surprises and escalate decisions.
• Lead and develop, together with the EP, a strong team of Producers capable of leading and problem solving their own projects and teams.
• Embrace an accountability culture with clear ownership, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with both VP of Production as well as the VP of Talent and Content Development.
• Build relationships with other areas of TWDC where appropriate.
• Navigate extensive global travel primarily surrounding new development, often on site as sole producorial representative, overseeing progress in tech and rehearsals, with decision making authority with respect to all aspects of production, and expert at both on site problem solving and unifying a large group towards a desired outcome.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed