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
Requirements
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.
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
Job Posting Title:
Manager, Production Innovation Lab
Req ID:
10151321
Job Description:
Role Overview
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.
Disney · Burbank, CA