Job Posting Title:
Director, Original Production
Req ID:
10148043
Job Description:
About the Role & Team
Working with the VP of Original Production, this role is responsible for the development and production original scripted entertainment for the Media Networks at TWDC Europe & Africa, with a focus on Disney + and the General Entertainment service. The responsibilities also include full commissions as well as co-productions ensuring timely, efficient, on-brand delivery of new and returning long form series at the maximum level of quality permitted by budgeted regional 5YP production assumptions. Leads creative (incl. sourcing ideas, talent, editorial, production) for greenlit productions as well as ongoing development. In addition to Regional/UK productions managed directly by this person, works closely with local teams on ensuring local productions meet brand/business/creative objectives.
In this role, you will be directly accountable to the VP Original Productions Media Networks,
Development budget. (Amount TBD),
Specific project production budget,
Internal stakeholders (marketing/publicity, research, studio creatives, etc.),
External stakeholders (production companies, writers, directors, actors, etc.)
Europe & Africa,
Values
You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.
What You Will Do
Required Qualifications & Skills
Additional Information
The Perks
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Job Posting Segment:
EMEA Operations
Job Posting Primary Business:
EMEA Original Production
Primary Job Posting Category:
Original Programming And/Or Programming Content
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
London, United Kingdom
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-05-19