Associate Director II

The Walt Disney Company

. Work with Directors in preparing, supporting, and executing high-level Studio, Remote, and REMI productions .

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $42 - $56 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in television production, including directing, managing high-profile productions, and mentoring team members. Proficient in communication, organization, and problem-solving within a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Television ProductionDirecting ExperienceLeadership SkillsVerbal CommunicationCreative Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Production ManagementPre-Production PlanningGraphics CoordinationTiming ElementsRemote Guest CoordinationStudio Move ExecutionContent DevelopmentPromotional Copy GenerationDigital Production DirectionTechnical Setup Assistance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDetail OrientedCreative ThinkingAbility to Work Under PressurePassion for Production

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

REMI ProductionsLive ShotsVisual Content DevelopmentProduction MeetingsAudio CoordinationSpecial EffectsVirtual ImageryIgnite ProductionsViBox ProductionsStudio Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Directors in preparing, supporting, and executing high-level Studio, Remote, and REMI productions
Contribute content ideas based on developing storylines across sports
Manage multiple high-profile productions simultaneously
Mentor ADIs and Stage Managers and provide comprehensive written feedback to Directing Management
Direct assigned productions to begin the path toward Director
Assist Directors during productions by timing elements, keying fonts, coordinating feeds, and maintaining communication with live shots
Assist with routing, papping, framing, and clearing remote guests during Ignite/Automated productions
Assist with pre-production elements including billboards, promotions, teases, graphics, special effects, and virtual imagery
Participate in production meetings and develop visual content for shows
Request images and monitor graphics to support storylines; execute studio moves
Verify guest locations and coordinate with Audio and Transmission/VCC
Assist with PCR setup, including communications and monitoring build
Plan and organize special projects and interact with other departments
Work with lead Directors on special graphics elements and animations
Assist Producer and Director with game-related responsibilities and traffic on REMI productions
Generate promotional, sales, and editorial copy cards for on-air talent
Run preproduction sessions
Direct Ignite and ViBox productions for digital and radio programming and pre-recorded segments
Maintain Directing Department performance standards across leadership, communication, operations, personal development, and productions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Directing department or network equivalent
Thorough understanding of television production
Clear, concise, and comprehensive verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to think quickly in a pressure situation
Leadership skills, including facility and crew oversight, organization and show execution, and problem solving
Hard working, detail oriented, creative, passionate about production, and interested in technology
High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Limited benefits
Select medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered