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The Walt Disney Company

Supervising Director

Bristol, CT · Remote

$168K - $225K/yr

Supervising Director Req ID: 10157800 This Supervising Director role is responsible for the ... Proficient with all aspects of set design, animation packages, show budgets and remote planning.

ESPN

Supervising Director

Bristol, CT · Remote

$168K - $225K/yr

This Supervising Director role is responsible for the supervision of personnel and projects ... animation packages, show budgets and remote planning. • Has expert ability to direct the broadest ...

Flying Bark Productions

Animation Director

Burbank, CA · On-site

$3.2K - $3.4K/wk

Reporting to the Supervising Animation Director, the Animation Director will help lead the creative execution of animation throughout production, ensuring that character performance, acting, movement ...

PlayStation Global

Senior Cinematic Animator (CONTRACT)

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematics that reflect ... Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however this role ...

Insomniac Games

Senior Cinematic Animator (CONTRACT)

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematics that reflect ... Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however this role ...

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Supervising Director

Bristol, CT • Remote

The Walt Disney Company
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees
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$168K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 52 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Supervising Director

Req ID:

10157800

Job Description:

This Supervising Director role is responsible for the supervision of personnel and projects involving Remote and Event productions, as well as the direction of the department's most complex and highest profile productions. The Supervising Director will work within the department to maintain the quality of presentations through oversight while providing direction across multiple departments through collaboration. In addition, will work in conjunction with Coordinating Producers to provide support and guidance on content philosophy and execution. The Supervising Director should possess strong production and technical knowledge, and demonstrate leadership qualities in all interactions and decisions. The Supervising Director will assist in the development of Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers.

Responsibilities:

Oversight of multiple remote and REMI production projects.

Collaborates with production partners to launch productions and maintain standards, plus identifies workflows to suit changing business needs.

Organizes and leads meetings for assigned projects, both within and across departments, to develop production and operational strategies.

Proficient with all aspects of set design, animation packages, show budgets and remote planning.

Has expert ability to direct the broadest possible range of productions including ESPN's highest profile shows.

Responsible for staff oversight with concentration toward Associate Directors and Stage Managers.

Provides consistent and comprehensive feedback to Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers.

Establishes regular feedback and review sessions with all members of Directing.

Participates in the weekly Directing management meeting.

Leads teams to drive innovation and new workflows that embrace technology.

Builds monthly schedules for Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers.

Identifies, implements and tracks staff development opportunities.

Contributes to the team's recruitment and retention objectives.

Holds staff accountable to maintain the Directing Department performance standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years directing experience with demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills.

In-depth knowledge and proficiency with live directing.

In-depth knowledge and proficiency with production equipment and facilities.

Strong ability to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations in a high pressure environment.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of set design, animation packages, show budgets and remote planning.

Appreciation of popular culture and assistance in defining ESPN viewer tastes.

Ability to assess and evaluate job performance, leadership skills, directing skills, forward thinking.

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Required Education:

High school diploma

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, communications, journalism or a closely related field.

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The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $168,400 to $225,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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:

ESPN Sports Production

Job Posting Primary Business:

ESPN Directing

Primary Job Posting Category:

Show Direction

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Bristol, CT, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-18

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

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