The Walt Disney Company is hiring: Executive Assistant, Publicity (Disney Entert
The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA, United States, 91520
Executive Assistant, Publicity (Disney Entertainment Television)
Job ID 10131440
Location Burbank, California, United States
Business Disney Entertainment Television
Date posted Sept. 19, 2025
Job Summary
The EVP, Publicity, Disney Entertainment Television is looking for a highly qualified, creative, and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support. Primary duties include maintaining calendar and expense reports, coordinating and capturing notes and next steps in meetings, booking travel arrangements (flights, hotel, cars), distributing pertinent information internally to teams, aiding at events, and maintaining communications with the Hulu, ABC, Onyx, Freeform, NatGeo, Disney Branded Television and Disney Television Studios publicity teams.
The role requires someone who always possesses positivity and professionalism and an innate sense of hustle. This person will be extremely detail-oriented and organized with an ability to multitask a high volume of assignments within a fast-paced environment. Quick decision making and discretion are key. The ideal candidate has an interest in learning more about entertainment publicity from a front row seat, has a highly efficient work ethic and an ability to proactively spot and act on needs within the business.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the EVP, including but not limited to, the following:
- Administrative
- Manage a high volume of meetings, complete detailed expense reports, and maintain an organized and extensive business calendar
- Efficiently organize the flow of information to and from the EVP’s office
- Book international and domestic travel, including trip logistics/itineraries and remote support
- General office support including submitting drive-ons, supply ordering, distributing mail, filing, photocopying, and managing guest offices
- Interfacing with IT for any troubleshooting EVP may need
- Project Work
- Coordinate staff meetings and work closely with the Manager of Operations on team events
- Assist with compiling and distributing DET content announcements and daily
- Maintain team contact lists
- Support the EVP during press events as needed (e.g., premieres, screenings, junkets)
- Tracking premieres and finales for the EVP across the org
- Contribute to special projects as needed
- Draft and proofread press materials as needed
- Internal Relationships
- Interact with company leadership, talent and showrunners
- Interact with Disney Entertainment Television management and administrative staff
- Manage relationships with teams across the EVP’s purview
- External Relationships
- Interact with press, PR firms, and industry executives
- Interact with talent and their publicists or representatives
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ years of administrative experience on a high-volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or agency.
- Proficiency with Concur, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite
- Proven organizational and prioritization skills
- Able to discreetly handle highly confidential and sensitive information
- Effective communication skills in both verbal and written form
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to exercise appropriate judgment in executing tasks without supervision
- Ability to multitask a variety of projects at any given time and manage deadlines independently
- Willingness to work overtime as required, including in-person events
- Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude with the ability to interact with multiple levels of employees and clients within and outside the organization
- Interested in the entertainment industry and PR field
- Self-motivated and proactive
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of administrative experience on a high-volume desk at a studio or network
- Publicity experience recommended but not required
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work experience
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $64,300 to $86,200 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.
About Disney Entertainment Television
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Hulu Enterprises, LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
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