VP, Production - Global Feature Films & IP

The Walt Disney Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Long-term incentives

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Disney Entertainment Television seeks a Vice President of Production to unify management and reporting of Disney+ feature projects, overseeing development through delivery. Candidates should be deeply knowledgeable about multinational film production, budgets, schedules, and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires hands-on oversight of both internal and external projects and collaboration with producing and creative teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in media production, including significant feature film experience.
• Experience managing feature budgets up to $85M.
• 5+ years in production accounting.
• Familiarity with DGA and SAG-AFTRA terms for feature production.
• Experience with franchises or existing IP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with production teams to standardize budgets, schedules, and credits for Disney+ movie productions.
• Oversee external studios' budgets, schedules, and reports to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Supervise end-to-end production planning from development through final delivery.
• Oversee post-production scheduling and deliverables, including VFX timelines and audio/video assets.
• Review cost reports and provide solutions to budget challenges while maintaining creative integrity.
• Draft and publish film planning documents and keep partners informed of deadlines.
• Communicate potential schedule challenges and propose workable solutions.
• Supervise budgeting iterations and estimator reviews for crew rates and incentives.
• Track charge-offs and manage production long-term deals and leases.
• Stay current on domestic and international locations, incentives, and application deadlines.
• Provide guidance on best fit for distant productions and coordinate with Production Finance.
• Oversee productions within franchises and IP ensuring brand and creative guideline adherence.
• Manage multiple movie projects simultaneously.

Skills

Production management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Movie Magic Budgeting

PSL

Global Vista

SAP

Job description

Disney Entertainment Television seeks a Vice President of Production to unify management and reporting of Disney+ feature projects, overseeing development through delivery. Candidates should be deeply knowledgeable about multinational film production, budgets, schedules, and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires hands-on oversight of both internal and external projects and collaboration with producing and creative teams.