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Sr Manager-Culture Initiative, Production

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10103856 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 21, 2024

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The Senior Manager, Production Cultural Initiatives will have the opportunity to work with Disney Entertainment Television (DET) production leadership, writers’ rooms, cast and crew! This Senior Manager will lead and develop culture activations, trainings and strategies and will work closely to align with internal partners like Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Creative Talent Development & Inclusion (CTDI), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), as well as external vendors/consultants to provide proactive support for the productions to enhance inclusion efforts, create wellness strategies and help build cultural proficiencies in the production space. This individual will report to the Vice President, HRBP Productions and be a key collaborator across the production HRBP team, cementing processes and support partners with the goal of enhancing the physical production culture holistically. Interested? Apply today!

What You Will Do

  • Partner closely with CTDI, DEI, CSR on outreach, inclusion and engagement efforts in the production space.

  • Develop and deploy inclusion, wellness and cultural competency strategies across all productions.

  • Empower show leaders to utilize resources to elevate their leadership and impact culture on their respective productions.

  • Partner with the Production HRBP team to provide ongoing SME (subject matter expertise) coaching and guidance to show leadership when needed.

  • Research, vet and partner with external organizations to provide specialized support on productions based on identified need.

  • Co-create and facilitate specialized workshops, trainings or activations for any unique production needs.

  • Develop cultural and leadership learning solutions for production leadership & cast and crew in lieu of instructor-led workshops (e.g., online modules, vignettes, etc.).

  • Manage tax-incentive program qualifications process from a DEI perspective on productions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 7+ years of experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, human resources, or a people development role

  • Expertise in coaching, facilitating, training, wellness and/or DEI

  • Have an ability to connect with people, ‘read’ rooms and differentiate intent from impact

  • Ability to ask hard questions, champion change and experiment with new ideas

  • Ability to embrace candor, transparency and collaboration

  • Have high trust/integrity and operate with discretion

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to encourage, empower and lead

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal

  • Understanding of the production environment

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

  • Self-starter with passion, energy and enthusiasm for making change in a large organization

  • Experience with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams/SharePoint & Slack) or ability to learn new technology

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience


The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $165,700 to $202,500 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.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 ABC, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

ABC, 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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