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

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

Job Summary: 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 a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage complex cross-functional coordination, while being a consummate team player who can build strong relationships at all levels across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary administrative support to EVP as well as provide support to other senior executives on the team
• Administrative duties to include, but not limited to 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 working with facilities management as needed
• On-board new employees, including physical and IT access, acquisition of appropriate equipment, providing general team and systems 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 (both written and verbal) with numerous other Disney departments, including with very senior executives
• Partner with Strategy & Operations team members to ensure alignment 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 highly desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), SAP, Concur and AI tools
• Ability to master internal meeting systems (i.e. video conference, expenses systems, travel booking etc.) and the appropriate resources to address questions, set-up issues, etc.
• Team player and culture carrier with a great attitude who promotes a professional and positive work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build strong relationships across the company with all levels of colleagues, including with the offices of very senior executives
• Attention to detail, with proven organizational and prioritization skills
• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for assuming new challenges and increased responsibility
• Understanding of large and complex organizations and agility at navigating and enrolling others
• Integrity – trusted to manage highly sensitive information with utmost discretion
• Business Acumen – understands organizational priorities and strategic context when planning and setting meetings
• Proactive Problem-Solving – takes initiative and anticipates needs; resourceful and ability to exercise appropriate judgement 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

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $64,300 to $86,200 per year based on a 40 hour work week. 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.