Executive Assistant, Current Series (Disney Branded Television)

Disney Branded Television is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support a VP and Director in Current Series. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manages smooth operations of the executive’s calendar and office, being mindful of deadlines and priorities
• Organizes heavy calendar scheduling, facilitates heavy email and phone correspondence; submits expense reports, purchasing requests for supplied; books travel arrangements
• Prepare general grids in Excel for reporting
• Organize contact lists of writers, producers, creative executives and any related correspondence as needed
• Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of previous administrative assistant experience in a high volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage smooth operations of the executives’ calendars and offices, being mindful of deadlines and priorities
• General understanding of the television development process and cycles
• Knowledge of agencies and networks
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice
• Must work well under pressure
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have a passion for television and the desire for a career in TV
• Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
• Proficiency in cloud-based file management, i.e. Dropbox

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $54,000 to $72,300 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.