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, project management, and mentoring. Possesses strong communication and leadership skills essential for executing high-profile productions and collaborating with various departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Television ProductionProject ManagementDirecting ExperienceLeadership SkillsVerbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Production CoordinationTiming ElementsGraphics ManagementPre-Production PlanningRemote Production SupportVideo EditingScript DevelopmentPerformance FeedbackShow ExecutionTechnical Setup

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCreativityDetail OrientedAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

IgniteViBoxStudio EquipmentCommunication SystemsGraphics Software

Industry Keywords

REMI ProductionsAssociate DirectorHigh-Profile ProductionsLive ShotsVisual Content Development

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
Support multiple high-profile productions through project management
Mentor Associate Directors and Stage Managers and provide comprehensive written performance feedback to Directing Management
Direct assigned productions as a 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; selecting music and MOS’ing into rundowns; checking codes and rundown changes during Ignite/Automated productions
Assist with pre-production elements including billboards, promotions, teases, graphics, special effects, virtual imagery, video, and fonts
Participate in production meetings and develop visual content for shows
Request images, monitor graphics, and execute studio moves supporting show storylines
Verify guest locations and coordinate paperwork 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
Support 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, pre-recorded segments, studio productions, and remote productions
Maintain Directing Department performance standards and demonstrate leadership in operations, communication, 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 required
Minimum of 5 years’ experience at the Associate Director level in Directing department or network equivalent, or Director equivalent in local television preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Limited benefits for this part-time role
Select medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered