Executive Assistant, Scripted Series (ONYX Collective)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10101707 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Freeform Date posted Oct. 10, 2024Job Summary:
The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the SVP & VP of the scripted series team at ONYX Collective. Responsibilities include executive scheduling, travel & expense reports, meeting setup, event planning, and other administrative support as needed. The position requires a professional communication style, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple high-priority requests to meet tight deadlines.
This position requires a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professional etiquette to represent and interface with senior executives inside and outside the Company. Seeking poised self-starters who can anticipate needs, offer creativity to initiate enhancements, drive work products, showcase follow-through, and be a collaborative team player.
Please note that this role is currently located in the Century City offices. The team is expected to transfer to Burbank by end of 2025.
Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the SVP and VP, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Manage busy calendar and schedule meetings across multiple time zones, routing phone calls, processing expense reports, and ensuring timely and effective communications
- Coordinate the planning and execution of in-person/virtual events and business travel, including trip logistics and itinerary, meeting coordination, and remote support of executives who are out of the office
- Provide additional office support such as distributing mail, filing, scanning and tracking documents, ordering supplies, and processing purchase orders
- Create PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, as needed
- Manage reports and maintain databases
- Support special projects, promotions, events, and programs, as needed
- Interface with various internal departments and external organizations
- Participate in an administrative team, providing backup to other assistants and contributing to day-to-day coverage of administrative duties
Basic Qualifications:
- 1+ years of administrative experience in a high-volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or agency
- Strong understanding of the television programming process
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Approachable style and ability to effectively and professionally interface with high-level executives, clients, employees, and business associates, both internal and external
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven experience in multitasking and working with multiple people and priorities while delivering on high-quality results and follow-through
- Demonstrates curiosity, business acumen, and a desire to understand the ‘big picture’
- Demonstrates flexibility and professionalism in an environment where change is constant
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
- Self-starter, with the ability to work with limited supervision, exercise good judgment, and proactively problem solve
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in using PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, and Outlook) and SAP
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of administrative experience in a high-volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or agency
- Experience supporting senior-level executive(s) in a corporate environment preferred
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work experience
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $58,700 to $78,600 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 Freeform:
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Disney General Entertainment Content, LLC, which is part of a business we call Freeform.
Disney General Entertainment Content, LLC 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.