Director of Unscripted Development & Production

The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 176,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in New York is seeking a Director of Development and Production to oversee unscripted content from concept to broadcast across National Geographic platforms. You will lead creative development, manage budgets, guide editorial standards, and collaborate with external partners to deliver high-quality stories that engage diverse audiences.

This role requires a track record in multi-platform production leadership and the ability to align cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years in unscripted TV development/production leadership.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multi-platform partners.
• Experience guiding editorial standards on budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and production from concept to broadcast.
• Guide creative, budget-conscious storytelling across National Geographic platforms.
• Manage production partners and ensure schedules and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-departmental content strategies.
• Ensure editorial standards and highest quality across all outputs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

The Walt Disney Company in New York is seeking a Director of Development and Production to oversee unscripted content from concept to broadcast across National Geographic platforms. You will lead creative development, manage budgets, guide editorial standards, and collaborate with external partners to deliver high-quality stories that engage diverse audiences.

This role requires a track record in multi-platform production leadership and the ability to align cross-functional teams in a fast-paced