Sr Executive Assistant, Strategy (Disney Entertainment Television & Direct-to-Co
The Walt Disney Company (France), Burbank, California, United States, 91520
The EVP, Strategy, Disney Entertainment Television (DET) & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) is seeking a Sr Executive Assistant. The ideal candidate for the role will be a proactive, resourceful 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. The candidate is curious, has critical thinking skills and will represent the EVP and their office in the utmost professional and positive manner.
Responsibilities
Administrative duties to include, but not limited to scheduling meetings and maintaining extensive calendars, processing expense reports, coordinating business travel, and other various administrative tasks as needed.
Scheduling meetings across multiple time zones and teams while respecting the need for flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
Provide general office management support to the entire team, including ordering supplies and working with facilities management as needed
Coordinate and support on-site and off-site events and meetings as needed
Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Interface (both written and verbal) with numerous other Disney departments, including with very senior executives
Build and maintain relationships across the organization to facilitate effective collaboration
Conduct research and compile information to support decision-making and presentations
Be adaptable to take on special projects or tasks as needed.
Must be able to work in-office at least 4 days per week with flexibility as needed
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 ability to adapt to new 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, positive and inclusive 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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at The Walt Disney Company or equivalent industry strongly preferred
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,300 to $87,500 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.
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Responsibilities
Administrative duties to include, but not limited to scheduling meetings and maintaining extensive calendars, processing expense reports, coordinating business travel, and other various administrative tasks as needed.
Scheduling meetings across multiple time zones and teams while respecting the need for flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
Provide general office management support to the entire team, including ordering supplies and working with facilities management as needed
Coordinate and support on-site and off-site events and meetings as needed
Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Interface (both written and verbal) with numerous other Disney departments, including with very senior executives
Build and maintain relationships across the organization to facilitate effective collaboration
Conduct research and compile information to support decision-making and presentations
Be adaptable to take on special projects or tasks as needed.
Must be able to work in-office at least 4 days per week with flexibility as needed
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 ability to adapt to new 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, positive and inclusive 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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at The Walt Disney Company or equivalent industry strongly preferred
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,300 to $87,500 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.
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