Manager, Technical Production

Job Description

At Disney Theatrical Group we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity. Stories shape how we see ourselves and everyone around us. As storytellers, we have the power to not only uplift and inspire, but also to champion the spectrum of voices in our world. If you want to help tell compelling, diverse, and enduring stories through live theater, we want to hear from you.

Disney Theatrical Productions is seeking a Manager, Technical Production reporting to the Director, Technical Production. In this role, you will support the technical needs of ongoing domestic and international productions.

Responsibilities:
• Support Director, Technical Production with development of new productions and other projects as directed.
• Function as point of contact for certain existing productions with regards to on-going operations, with a view towards improving efficiency and future-proofing long-running productions.
• Stand-in for Director, Technical Production when unable to be present (meetings, shop visits, venue surveys, load-ins, etc).
• Understand, review and create written and verbal project briefs, including review and interpretation of drawings to assure all technical and creative specifications are met (including technical specifications, technical riders, design reviews, etc).
• Extensive involvement in on-going efforts to document existing productions and improve on overall archival initiatives.
• Assist with training and recruitment of new technical team staff members.
• Liaise with design team, technicians, managers, and other stakeholders in support of above mandates.
• Continue to develop and expand on Disney's vendor database.
• Take the lead in certain R&D projects, technical equipment demonstrations, etc as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by Director, Technical Production.

Qualifications:
• Professional experience in large commercial musicals, particularly on touring productions with tight schedules.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (and ideally Vectorworks).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project).
• Ability to handle multiple mandates concurrently, prioritize appropriately, and deliver an appropriate finished product, within time restrictions and other constraints.
• Ability to travel regularly (domestically and internationally), typically for 2-3 weeks at a time, exceptionally up to 2 months.
• Excellent communication skills for a variety of collaborators.
• Commitment to actively being part of and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrates inclusive behavior and maintains a safe and professional working environment that fulfills Disney Theatrical Group's diversity and inclusion efforts (e.g., participates in equity, diversity & inclusion, anti-harassment, and any other anti-bias training and workshops as required etc.).

DTG is committed to providing the highest quality opportunities for the widest, most diverse group of talented professionals throughout their career trajectory. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented in the field of theater, inclusive of race, ethnicity, class, gender identity or expression, disability status, and sexual orientation.

The hiring range for this position in New York is $76,200 to $98,500 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 Theatrical Group:

Disney Theatrical Group, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart, and Thomas Schumacher. Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles, including the current Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aladdin, have been seen by more than 200 million theatregoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning Broadway's highest honor 20 times. Disney Theatrical Group also delivers live shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice. In addition, DTG licenses musical titles for local, school and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International, resulting in over 500,000 performances around the world reaching audiences of more than 150 million.

This position is with Buena Vista Theatrical Group Ltd., which is part of a business we call Disney Theatrical Group.

Buena Vista Theatrical Group Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpo25o-3-144-33-41-42 in your application.