Producer

Job Summary
The Producer with Disney Live Entertainment at the Disneyland Resort oversees and guides the production process, financial management, design implementation, client interface, and overall delivery of live entertainment production. The Producer leads the project team(s) in development of creative intent and will manage: project goals and milestones, status reports, risk assessment, and overall financial targets and client satisfaction. The Producer is the champion in delivering all project goals while following company/departmental policies.
Responsibilities/You Will
•    Lead the team through development, feasibility, design and production.
•    Understand the big picture, know the partners, leverage partnerships and deliver and integrate new live entertainment experiences into our Disneyland Resort parks and hotels and offsite locations.
•    Be comfortable leading the production manager team through the financial process, having a level of confidence in project financials.
•    Work with the show director, always looking for ways to support creative vision, innovation, and immersive storytelling with a focus on eliminating barriers for the entire team.
•    Negotiate contracts and make creative/design compromises where necessary.
•    Provide clear direction to the team and communicate project concepts and key information to all levels of leadership, always mindful of company-wide efficiency efforts and targets.
•    Will provide guidance and Cast Member support to Production Managers, Production Assistants, Park Operational Managers, and other production team members on assigned projects.
•    Champion for safety, for environmental stewardship, for inclusion and other corporate programs, enhancing the Guest/Cast Experience and driving results.
•    Partner with the Sales team, working with them to develop client focused events, meetings and both large and small scale entertainment offerings that meet your client's goals and desires while driving the sales business.
•    Partner with the Special Event Development team on conceiving and producing a variety of 'hard ticket' and revenue driving events for the Disneyland Resort.
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Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
•    Minimum 8 years' experience in, diversified team leadership in entertainment show production, live event production and technical disciplines.
•    Experience with theatrical technologies, i.e. lighting, special effects, Pyrotechnics, audio, projection, set design and construction.
•    Ability to negotiate, to organize, to provide direction and to complete multiple tasks on schedule.
•    Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs and spreadsheet/presentation software, including collaboration tools and file sharing programs.
•    Ability to learn new software applications.
•    Ability to champion process improvement.
•    Effective problem solving skills, enhancing the success of each project.
•    Exceptional communication skills, including ability to communicate knowledgeably with multiple partners at multiple levels, including site, domestic, and global executives.
•    Strong leadership, delegation and partnering skills.
•    Knowledge of budgets and schedules.
•    Availability to work weekends, holidays, and third shift.
Preferred Qualifications
•    Knowledge of Entertainment Production and Operation in a professional theatrical, theme park, or cruise line environment.
•    Willingness to travel on several domestic and international assignments.
•    Fluency in any other language is a plus (Mandarin, French, Japanese, Spanish, etc.).
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in theater, design, entertainment, or equivalent.
Preferred Education
Master's degree or equivalent in an entertainment-related field.