Executive Assistant

Burbank, CA

This position supports Executive Producer(s) in an overall deal with Disney Branded Television at Disney Television Animation, with additional high-level administrative support. The primary focus of the job is heavy administration and scheduling in a vibrant, creative, talent friendly environment. The ideal candidate loves to solve problems, creates a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, is self-motivated and able to anticipate and manage shifting priorities with ease. A passion for diverse family content and animation is a must!

Responsibilities:

Manage high volume scheduling for multiple projects.
Manage and schedule out of office appointments such as lunch meetings, speaking engagements, and personal appointments & travel
Draft, review, and send communications on behalf of executive
Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings (virtual and in person)
Answer and respond to emails, phone calls, communicate messages and information to the executive in a timely manner
Preparing decks for internal and external creative presentations, including editing clips and mocking up creative materials
Coordinate travel arrangements and Itineraries
Facilitate communication between team members across two series

Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience as an administrative or personal assistant, entertainment, network or talent agency experience preferred.
Able to communicate with professionalism with all levels of executives, management, and staff, including high-level entertainment industry talent, and agents, vendors, and with a diverse set of personalities and work styles
Self-motivated, highly organized and excellent follow through skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a high level of detail and accuracy
Must be creative minded, innovative, solutions-oriented and efficient
Demonstrated ability to connect and partner well with others and build strong, effective relationships
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple Keynote, Powerpoint and Final Draft
Discretion and Confidentiality

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in media, film or theatre, or equivalent work experience

Compensation:

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $ 46,640 to $64,130 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer--Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About Disney General Entertainment Content:

The Disney General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney General Entertainment Content.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.