Sr Secretary, Development (OPEIU)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10115393 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Mar. 07, 2025Job Summary:
Disney has explored new worlds through magical storytelling since its first completely live-action film, Treasure Island in 1950. Across pirate-laden high-seas or down a mysterious rabbit hole, Disney’s collaborations with renowned artists and filmmakers has produced some of the most successful live-action family films in history, including Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, the Pirates of the Caribbean films, The Jungle Book, Cinderella, and Beauty & The Beast, with more extraordinary stories on the horizon.
The Sr. Secretary position in Creative is an administrative support role covering phones, scheduling, expenses, and other admin duties for two Executives. In addition, this individual may read project drafts, submissions, and samples, providing feedback as part of the creative development process.
This position falls under the collective bargaining agreement of OPEIU (Local 174). For additional information, please refer to www.opeiu174.org
Responsibilities:
- Answer, screen, and roll calls for executives
- Maintain call sheet
- Manage executives' calendars
- Schedule internal & external meetings (with writers, for projects in development, etc.)
- Prepare and submit expense reports
- Liaise with other Disney executives, producers, writers, and assistants internally and externally
- Complete projects and research requests to advance development goals
- Provide feedback on project drafts, submissions, and samples
- Represent the department in a professional manner
- Support departmental projects as needed
- Maintain organizational documents and monitor the status of deliverables
- Assist in the preparation of meetings
- Maintain files
- Process vendor invoices
- Coordinate domestic and international travel
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years executive assistant experience at a Studio, Production Company, Literary Agency or Talent Agency
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Superior attention to detail
- Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction
- Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency with SAP. Working knowledge of Adobe and Keynote preferred
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly
- Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible
- Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team
The pay rate for this OPEIU role in Burbank, CA is $23.37 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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.