Manager, Production Innovation Lab

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Production Innovation Lab

Req ID:

10151321

Job Description:

The Manager, Production Innovation Lab leads day-to-day execution, programming, and operations of Disney Entertainment Television’s Production Innovation Lab, supporting adoption of production platforms and AI-enabled creative workflows that power premium episodic storytelling. Partnering closely with creative, production, and technology teams, this role delivers structured Lab programs, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences that make emerging tools and workflows accessible and relevant to production audiences. Focused on execution and operational excellence, the Manager ensures the Lab provides consistent, high-quality engagements that enable teams to explore and engage with new capabilities in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of the Production Innovation Lab, ensuring consistent operations, programming, and delivery of Lab engagements

• Plan and deliver Innovation Lab programs, pilots, and technology activations, managing work from intake through execution and completion

• Design and facilitate demonstrations, workshops, and hands-on sessions that enable creative and production teams to explore and apply emerging tools and workflows

• Manage Lab operations and logistics, including scheduling, vendor coordination and oversight, materials, documentation, and operational workflows

• Capture feedback and key learnings from Lab engagements, applying insights to improve future programming and delivery

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading programs, operations, or initiatives in innovation, production, creative technology, or related functions required.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver multi-track programs or activations, managing work from intake through execution and completion

• Working knowledge of episodic television, streaming, or production pipelines and workflows required.

• Experience working cross-functionally with creative, production, and technical stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including experience explaining and demonstrating tools, workflows, or technical concepts to audiences at all levels, including creative teams, production leadership, and executive stakeholders

• Hands-on experience applying emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools or workflows, in creative, production, or enablement contexts

• Candidates must reside near our Burbank, CA offices. This role requires someone onsite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating or supporting an innovation lab, center of excellence, or production-facing enablement environment

• Experience designing or delivering workshops, demonstrations, or hands-on learning experiences

• Background in creative technology, post-production, VFX, or real-time production workflows

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $126,000 to $170,000 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Walt Disney Television Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Production ABC Signature

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project Support

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-09