Executive Assistant, Adult Animation - Disney
The Executive Assistant provides support to the VP, Animation and proactively manages and organizes heavy calendar scheduling, phone lines and book travel arrangements for the Hulu & ABC Entertainment Adult Animation team.
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 creative feedback/notes on Adult Animation slate projects
Organize contact lists of writers, producers, creative executives and any related correspondence as needed
Compose correspondence as needed; write synopsis and loglines of episodes for weekly, widely distributed report
Read and watch material and provide feedback as necessary
Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed
Basic Qualifications:
1+ years of previous executive 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 (passion for adult animation is a plus) and the desire for a career in TV
Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and Google Drive
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 $53,300 to $71,300 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.
