Senior Manager, Exhibitions & Loans
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWildwood Canyon Road, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, 91501, United States
About the Walt Disney Archives
Recognizing the unique and enduring creative legacy started by Walt Disney, the Walt Disney Archives was established in 1970 to collect, preserve, and make available for research the historical materials relating to Walt and the company he founded. As the department grows and expands its services, collections, programs, and outreach to both internal and external clients companywide, we are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and motivated professional to join our team.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Exhibitions & Loans will lead the strategic development and expansion of the Archives' exhibitions and loans program. This role is responsible for overseeing the creative and high-level development and execution of new exhibitions, managing the logistics of existing traveling exhibitions, displays, and loans, and identifying future venues and strategic partners to further enhance the reach and impact of Archives experiences worldwide.
Through exhibitions and loans, the Walt Disney Archives continues to preserve and share Disney's rich heritage with audiences around the world. These experiences serve as powerful storytelling and marketing platforms that deepen connections with existing fans while introducing new audiences to the legacy, creativity, and cultural impact of Disney. In this capacity, you will formalize and drive the long-term business strategy for the program, leveraging industry expertise to support continued growth through targeted business planning, partnership development, and global audience engagement.
Day in the Life
You will provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to a multidisciplinary team, including managers, designers, registrars, and coordinators. Your work will involve conducting extensive research on potential venues and partners, traveling for location scouting and benchmarking, and analyzing global media and entertainment trends. You will collaborate with stakeholders across The Walt Disney Company to align on content priorities and exhibition scheduling strategies, working closely with the Live Ticketed Events Greenlight Committee to drive strategic development initiatives.
Hiring Process
We are committed to finding the right fit for our team. Candidates selected for this role will engage in a comprehensive interview process designed to assess strategic vision, operational expertise, and cultural alignment with the Disney legacy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
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In this Senior Manager, Exhibitions & Loans at The Walt Disney Company role, you will oversee contractual agreements and strategic sales negotiations with touring partners and vendors; lead the team in planning, development, and organization of exhibitions; collaborate with stakeholders to align on content priorities and exhibition scheduling; and conduct research on potential venues, promoters, and partners for global exhibitions.
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The Walt Disney Company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 5+ years senior-level experience in exhibition management or touring exhibition production; Experience overseeing complex touring exhibitions with museums and cultural institutions; Proficiency in project management tools; Familiarity with film and television industries; and Knowledge of cinema history.
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Senior Manager, Exhibitions & Loans at The Walt Disney Company is based in Wildwood Canyon Road, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, 91501, United States. This is a on-site role.