Sr. Executive Assistant, Strategy & Operations (Disney Entertainment Television)

Overview

Disney Entertainment Television (DET) is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Executive Vice President, Head of DET Strategy & Operations. This position reports to the EVP and will also provide administrative assistance to the other senior executives on the team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, able to manage complex cross-functional coordination, and a team player who can build strong relationships at all levels across the organization. This role represents an extension of the EVP and must reflect the DET Strategy & Operations team in a professional and positive manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary administrative support to the EVP as well as support to other senior executives on the team
• Administrative duties including scheduling meetings and maintaining extensive calendars, processing expense reports, and coordinating business travel
• Provide general office management support to the entire team, including ordering supplies and coordinating with facilities management as needed
• On-board new employees, including physical and IT access, equipment acquisition, and providing orientation
• Coordinate and support on-site and off-site events and meetings as needed
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners on behalf of the EVP
• Interface (written and verbal) with numerous Disney departments, including senior executives
• Partner with Strategy & Operations team members to align and progress on projects
• Conduct research and compile information to support decision-making and presentations
• Build and maintain relationships across the organization to facilitate effective collaboration

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative capacity within a high-matrixed organization; prior support to a senior executive is highly desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), SAP, Concur and AI tools
• Ability to master internal meeting systems (video conferencing, expenses systems, travel booking, etc.) and the resources to address questions and setup issues
• Team player and culture carrier with a professional and positive work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across the company with all levels, including senior offices
• Attention to detail with proven organizational and prioritization skills
• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges and increased responsibility
• Understanding of large and complex organizations and agility in navigating and enrolling others
• Integrity and trust to manage highly sensitive information with discretion
• Business Acumen—understands organizational priorities and strategic context when planning meetings
• Proactive problem-solving—takes initiative and exercises good judgment to execute tasks and resolve issues without supervision
• Experience at The Walt Disney Company or equivalent industry

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job Summary / Compensation

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 may vary depending on geographic region, knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

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