Sr Executive Assistant, Strategy (Disney Entertainment Television & Direct-to-Consumer)

The EVP, Strategy, Disney Entertainment Television (DET) & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) is seeking a Sr Executive Assistant.  The ideal candidate for the role will be a proactive, resourceful professional who can manage complex cross-functional coordination while being a consummate team player who can build strong relationships at all levels across the organization.  The candidate is curious, has critical thinking skills and will represent the EVP and their office in the utmost professional and positive manner.

Responsibilities:
 

• Administrative duties to include, but not limited to scheduling meetings and maintaining extensive calendars, processing expense reports, coordinating business travel, and other various administrative tasks as needed.
• Scheduling meetings across multiple time zones and teams while respecting the need for flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
• Provide general office management support to the entire team, including ordering supplies and working with facilities management as needed
• Coordinate and support on-site and off-site events and meetings as needed
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Interface (both written and verbal) with numerous other Disney departments, including with very senior executives
• Build and maintain relationships across the organization to facilitate effective collaboration
• Conduct research and compile information to support decision-making and presentations
• Be adaptable to take on special projects or tasks as needed. 

• Must be able to work in-office at least 4 days per week with flexibility as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative capacity within a high-matrixed organization; prior support to a senior executive highly desirable

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), SAP, Concur and ability to adapt to new AI tools
• Ability to master internal meeting systems (i.e. video conference, expenses systems, travel booking etc.) and the appropriate resources to address questions, set-up issues, etc.
• Team player and culture carrier with a great attitude who promotes a professional,  positive and inclusive work environment  
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build strong relationships across the company with all levels of colleagues, including with the offices of very senior executives 
• Attention to detail, with proven organizational and prioritization skills
• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for assuming new challenges and increased responsibility
• Understanding of large and complex organizations and agility at navigating and enrolling others 
• Integrity – trusted to manage highly sensitive information with utmost discretion 
• Business Acumen – understands organizational priorities and strategic context when planning and setting meetings
• Proactive Problem-Solving – takes initiative and anticipates needs; resourceful and ability to exercise appropriate judgement to execute tasks and resolve issues without supervision 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at The Walt Disney Company or equivalent industry strongly preferred

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,300 to $87,500 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.