Sr Executive Assistant, Production (DET)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10144137 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Mar. 07, 2026Job Summary:
This role will serve as Sr. Executive Assistant to the Head of Disney Television Production. This includes providing high-level administrative support to the Head of Production, ensuring smooth daily operations, efficient scheduling, and seamless coordination across internal and external partners.
This is a high volume and fast-paced desk that works closely with other teams. The ideal candidate will have superior organizational and communication skills; be highly motivated and detail-oriented; and can remain calm under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Manage complex calendars, including scheduling, meeting prep, travel time calculations, and proactive placement of key events.
- Coordinate travel arrangements (flights, hotels, ground transportation) and create detailed itineraries.
- Handle daily administrative needs such as 5-minute meeting warnings, file and script uploads, submitting expenses, and OneDrive organization.
- Maintain the executive office: stocking supplies, coordinating with admins for kitchen/supply orders, and ensuring overall readiness every day.
- Coordinate reservations, lunches, coffees, and on-site support as needed.
- Track birthdays and manage sourcing/sending of gifts.
- Partner with other assistants across departments to support alignment and communication.
- Maintain confidentiality and operate with high discretion.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1+ years of Executive Assistant experience and 2+ years of production experience
- Working knowledge of production operations.
- Prefer working knowledge of applications such as MacOS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, as well as applications comparable to PIX, Aspera, Cloud and Adobe suite of tools, etc.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to multi-task and organize multiple projects, with excellent follow through.
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to interface with internal and external executives and colleagues in a collaborative and problem-solving fashion.
- Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with professionals at all levels.
- Must live within a commutable distance to Burbank, CA
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,272 to $87,560 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 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 ABC, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
ABC, Inc. 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.