Executive Assistant, Business Affairs (20th Television)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10109242 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jan. 08, 2025Job Summary:
20th Television is seeking an Executive Assistant to the EVP of Business Affairs to support in their day-to-day job responsibilities, while demonstrating an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual, and time management and multi-tasking skills are essential. This position requires an individual who is highly organized, exhibits excellent judgment, is a self-starter and has an ability to work with a high level of detail, while interfacing with a variety of creative clients and high-level executives (internally and externally). A high degree of confidentiality and discretion are expected in regards to all matters and documents. Candidates should be prepared to collaborate and multi-task to cover additional duties as needed.
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:
- Represent the office of the EVP by effectively communicating with teams both internally and externally.
- Curate meeting preparations materials – compile grids, and curate relevant information across multiple projects.
- Manages and directs phone calls and written correspondence and facilitates the execution of documents.
- Answers phones; manages calendars, meetings, and conference calls; books/confirms travel; and manages expense reports.
- Manage flow of information and files in/out of office.
- Coordinates with accounting to track payment milestones and ensure timely payments.
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of administrative assistant experience in a high-volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency.
- Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals.
- Must be able to complete a high volume of tasks and projects quickly with little guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software, tools, and technologies.
- Ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks with set deadlines as a top priority and possess excellent organizational and tracking skills.
- Client-service oriented, with great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, and the ability to easily switch gears.
- Ability to visually communicate data through charts and grids.
- Collaborative working style and strong people skills, partnering with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Maintain a positive, professional demeanor under pressure.
- Ability to anticipate the executive’s needs and effectively handle frequently changing priorities.
- Maintain flexibility and adaptability, changing course of action quickly when necessary.
- Approaches work with a strong sense of purpose, competence, authority, and compassion.
- Resourceful and critical approach to understanding and resolving issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of administrative assistant experience on a high-level desk.
- Knowledge and passion for entertainment and media.
Preferred Education:
- Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $64,300 to $86,200 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 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation 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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