Executive Assistant Creative Marketing - Disney
Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment Television’s creative marketing team is seeking an Executive Assistant to our EVP, Creative Marketing. As an Assistant, you will be responsible for administrative and other supportive tasks. The ideal candidate for this role is proactive, organized, efficient, and performs well in a constantly changing and dynamic environment. Additionally, the Executive Assistant will build collaborative relationships with other executives and assistants throughout Disney Entertainment Television. If you are creative, love television/film, and are excited to grow with a great team, this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
Provide overall administrative support for a high-level executive including but not limited to:
Coordinate/plan/confirm all calendar matters, including internal and external meetings, establishing in-person and hybrid conference calls, and coordinating meetings across multiple time zones.
Manage all travel arrangements and trip tracking/oversight including flights, hotels, car service, meetings, etc.
Prepare and manage expense reports.
Coordinate larger meetings with 50+ attendees: prepare agendas, secure and plan space, facilitate content development, coordinate AV support, follow up as appropriate.
Assist in planning team events in coordination with all internal teams and stakeholders.
Support the EVP, Creative in meetings by taking notes, tracking action items, and distributing key takeaways to team members.
Serve as a liaison between various departments across Disney Entertainment Television. Building relationships with key players will be integral to your success.
Collaborate closely with Manager, Creative Project Management to prioritize key projects, events, and deadlines on a day-to-day basis.
Assist with creating agency newsletters celebrating internal and external creative work.
Facilitate episode screener access for EVP and keep tabs on what new episodes are available.
Assist in providing 3P vendors with MyID access to ensure timely collaboration between creative teams and agencies.
Understand and intuitively anticipate needs and demands for executive and direct reports.
Discreetly handle confidential and sensitive information.
Basic Qualifications:
1+ years of previous administrative experience on a high-volume desk in entertainment.
A desire to learn and build a career in television, particularly creative marketing.
Knowledge and passion for film, television, and storytelling.
Knowledge of current trends in entertainment. Keeping a pulse on culture and social media trends is a bonus.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail while handling multiple simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – collaboration skills are needed.
A ‘can-do’ attitude, nothing is too large or too small.
Capacity to engage professionally with associates and managers at every level.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Google Docs/Spreadsheets, Gmail.
Ability to problem solve and be relentlessly curious.
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of experience supporting a senior level executive.
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $63,400 to $85,000 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 with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
