Director, Scripted

Job Posting Title:

Director, Scripted

Req ID:

10157153

Job Description:

About the Role & Team  

Working with the VP of Original Production, this role   is responsible for   the development and   production   original scripted entertainment for the Media Networks at TWDC Europe & Africa, with a focus on Disney + and the General Entertainment service. The responsibilities also include full commissions as well as co-productions ensuring   timely , efficient, on-brand delivery of new and returning long form series at the maximum level of quality   permitted   by budgeted regional 5YP production assumptions. Leads creative (incl. sourcing ideas, talent, editorial, production) for greenlit productions as well as ongoing development.  In addition to Regional/UK productions managed directly by this person, works closely with local teams on ensuring local productions meet brand/business/creative   objectives .   

In this role, you will be directly accountable to the VP Original Productions Media Networks,   Development budget. (Amount TBD),  s pecific project production budget,  i nternal stakeholders (marketing/publicity, research, studio creatives, etc.),  e xternal stakeholders (production companies, writers, directors, actors, etc.) , Europe & Africa.

You’ll   join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through   Collaboration   and caring deeply for our   Community . These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.  

This role   will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with   either   a Monday   or Friday   working from home.

What You Will Do    

• Oversee the development and production of original television scripted entertainment for TWDC Europe & Africa, with a focus on Disney + and General Entertainment.     

• In collaboration with VP Original Production, set the strategy for the scripted needs for original production both on a regional and local level, across Europe & Africa and with local responsibility for the UK.   

• Ensure there is collaboration with this team and with local programming and production teams to   identify   scripted projects for either local or regional production, provide supervisory executive production on local projects.   

• Responsible for delivering projects on budget and within the required timeline.   

• Manage/develop relationships with the creative community (scripted indies, directors, producers, etc.) and 3rd party production companies across Europe, with a focus on the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Netherlands (but not limited to these).   

• Day to day management of the development team, executive producers and production managers ensuring clarity in   the brief , constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and delivery of   top quality   original productions.   

• Ensure quality level of originals is in line with the brands.                                                                                                                                                          

Required Qualifications & Skills    

• Expereince in Scripted development and production experience at a European/International level necessary   

• Commissioning experience would be a plus   

• Executive production experience on scripted projects necessary   

• Proven   track record   of projects developed and executive produced necessary   

• Multi market experience is desirable   

• Team management experience is desirable   

• Clear-thinking, straightforward approach to creative problem-solving and decision making   

• Strong ability to build working relationships with other Disney departments and executives, and with external partners   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with knowledge of at least one other European language preferred   

• Detailed working knowledge of both scripted entertainment development and production processes   

• Time management and organizational skills   

• Strong and established relationships with   creative   community .   

The Perks    

• 25 days annual leave   

• Private medical insurance & dental care   

• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free   

• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F& B  and ticketing   

• Excellent parental and guardian leave   

• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.   

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong.   Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds,  experiences  and perspectives.    

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are   provided   reasonable accommodation to  participate  in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.    

Job Posting Segment:

EMEA Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

EMEA Original Production

Primary Job Posting Category:

Original Programming And/Or Programming Content

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-11