Director, Special Events and Conference Planning

Glendale, California, United States
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Director, Special Events and Conference Planning

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10098897 Location Glendale, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Sep. 09, 2024

Job Summary:

Disney Corporate Creative Resources (DCCR) is a multi-disciplinary creative and events agency that provides creative services and solutions to a broad array of functional areas within The Walt Disney Company. The Corporate Events team within DCCR produces hundreds of internal and external-facing special events, meetings, conferences, conventions, and virtual shows each year for corporate entities within Disney including D23, finance, legal, employee engagement, corporate communications, administrative & executive, human resources, and more. 

Turnkey, full aspects of event planning are managed and executed by the Corporate Events team which include but are not limited to:  creative ideation & design, project management, venue management, logistics, operations, technical & AV production, food & beverage/catering, travel management, content integration & management, digital communications & activations, show development, entertainment, décor, and other event production elements.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of event professionals on overall event strategy and production
  • Oversee over 300 corporate events each year with various levels of scope including high-profile, signature events
  • Manage all event specific business needs for success including effective strategic event models, responsibility of fiscal and operating budgets, stakeholder engagement, and operational & logistical strategies
  • Liaison with vendors, venues, executives, talent, clients, and other key stakeholders
  • Lead, schedule, and integrate multi-disciplinary teams and departments in the planning and execution of events
  • Identify, develop, and produce new, compelling creative content & interactive experiences for events
  • Develop and pitch executive presentations to include event concepts, proposals, plans, creative, etc.
  • Hands-on event producing – in a lead and/or supporting role - for various events throughout the year
  • Offer creative solutions for event-related activations, issues, and processes
  • Executive Produce key company events and initiatives for D23, employee events, and corporate entities
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and fun work environment

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, music, theater, hospitality management, marketing, business, or related field, or equivalent experience required
  • 7+ years experience with strategic event production, senior-level event planning, creative
  • Corporate, live theater, and/or entertainment event production
  • Experience working in entertainment field with strong knowledge of live show productions
  • Management/leadership of teams and projects
  • Strong knowledge of technical event design and show production needs – staging, video, audio, lighting, etc.
  • Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment
  • Experience working with name talent and senior executives
  • Strong organization skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of the Disney brand, processes, and culture
  • Certificate programs related to field


The hiring range for this position in Glendale is $148,700 to $199,400 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.