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Executive Assistant

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10107327 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Dec. 23, 2024

Job Summary:

What You Will Do

The Executive Assistant (EA) provides comprehensive administrative support, partnering closely with the executives to efficiently manage the Executive’s schedule, priorities, and projects. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex calendars, travel logistics, and high-level administrative tasks.

This position currently supports the SVP, Content Finance and VP, Finance & Planning - Marketing.

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional administrative support to multiple Studio Finance executives and team members, which includes answering phones, scheduling meetings and conference rooms, organizing files, arranging travel, processing expense reports, ordering supplies, handling invoices, and responding to inquiries
  • Collaborate closely with executives to adeptly manage their calendars and time by proactively handling schedules, anticipating and resolving issues promptly, and identifying necessary materials/files for meetings
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
  • Utilize relevant technologies to develop and maintain an efficient follow-up system, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and ensuring assignments are completed with minimal direction.
  • Creates a professional and positive environment for all who interact with the Studio Finance team
  • Perform miscellaneous duties and undertake projects as assigned when needed

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word
  • Proven experience in supporting an executive office as a highly effective and integrated partner
  • Deadline-oriented, with the ability to problem-solve and make decisions with sound judgement 
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness and adaptability to an evolving, high-demand environment 
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions and change course of action quickly
  • Exceptional organizational and follow-thru skills with the ability to work on many tasks simultaneously
  • Detail oriented with the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
  • Ability to anticipate needs, be proactive, resourceful and flexible
  • Team player with positive/easy-going manner to handle varied personalities, responsibilities and assignments
  • Ability to operate on a shared desk and form a strong partnership with the other Admin(s)
  • Available to work onsite 5 days per week, some overtime may be necessary. Accessible via telephone and e-mail to handle urgent requests

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.


The hiring range for this position in Burbank is $58,630-$78,650 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 The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures 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.

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