Senior Manager, Exhibitions & Loans
Job Description
Job Summary:
Department/Group Overview:
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 Walt Disney Archives grows and expands its services, collections, programs, and outreach, to both internal and external clients and employees companywide, the department is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, motivated professional eager to join their team.
Job Summary:
The Senior Manager, Exhibitions & Loans will lead the strategic development and expansion of the Walt Disney 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. This position will formalize and drive the long-term business strategy for exhibitions and loans, leveraging industry expertise to support the continued growth and success of the program through targeted business planning, partnership development, and global audience engagement.
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of senior-level professional experience in exhibition management, touring exhibition production, or the live entertainment industry, with a focus on exhibition production, installation, or project management involving large-scale projects and budgets.
Experience with demonstrated success overseeing complex touring exhibitions and collaborative projects with museums, cultural institutions, and external partners from concept through installation and execution.
Oversee the high-level strategy and planning for the exhibition & loans calendar
Key skills include coordinating complex logistics, managing contracts, and negotiating with domestic & international venues.
Proficiency in project management tools, strong communication, and the ability to travel for location scouting and onsite installation.
Familiarity with film and television industries; Knowledge of cinema history.
