Administrative Skills, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Reports, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Purchasing/Procurement, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
Executive Assistant, Development (Kids & Family)
Disney Kids & Family is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support two Vice Presidents in Development. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrivein a fast-paced environment.
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 grids in Excel for reporting
- Organize contact lists of writers, producers, creative executives and any related correspondence as needed
- Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed
Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of previous administrative 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 and the desire for a career in TV
- Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
- 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 $54,000 to $72,400 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.
This position is with ABC Cable Networks Group, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
ABC Cable Networks Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.