Executive Assistant, Casting & Development (FX)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102293 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Business FX Networks Date posted Oct. 04, 2024Job Summary:
FX is seeking a forward-thinking, motivated Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the EVP of Casting and SVP of Development.
The successful candidate is curious, adaptive, driven, passionate, and quick to respond to challenges while managing busy calendars and ever-shifting priorities. Additionally, the Executive Assistant will develop strong partnerships throughout the company and will require a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
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:
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the EVP and SVP, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Answer phones, manage calendars, schedule meetings and conference calls, make travel arrangements, handle expense reports, and perform various other administrative tasks
- Track submissions, manage delivery of incoming scripts and cuts, and track shooting schedules
- Support the department and other executives as needed, this includes scheduling meetings, updating the department records, and researching various assignments
- Communicate accurate show information to talent agents
- Coordinate and distribute materials pertaining to projects to other FX and Disney departments, our productions and studio partners
- Communicates with other departments regarding their needs and ensures they have the materials that they need to take care of their responsibility to the network
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years previous administrative experience required, experience at an entertainment or media company
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Must have strong skills utilizing Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Must be a highly organized, task-oriented person, able to manage and disseminate a high volume of information and material punctually, properly and confidentially in a fast-paced, busy office environment
- Must be able to evaluate material and think analytically in relation to projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and passion for entertainment and the TV competitive landscape.
Preferred Education:
- Four-year college degree, preferably in film, broadcast, journalism, communications, english or business 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 FX Networks:
FX, a division of Disney Entertainment Television, is a multiplatform brand that develops, produces, commissions and markets original programming for Hulu and the FX and FXX linear channels in the U.S., and Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other international territories. The FX brand mark appears above the title across its entire slate of originals. Over the past two decades, FX has been responsible for some the most-critically acclaimed and award-winning shows on television. Some of the brand’s current and legacy titles include the dramas American Horror Story, American Crime Story, The Americans, Damages, Fargo, Justified, Nip/Tuck, Pose, Rescue Me, The Shield and Sons of Anarchy; the comedies Archer, Atlanta, Better Things, DAVE, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows; and a growing slate of docuseries and documentary films.
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 FX Networks, LLC PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call FX Networks.
FX Networks, LLC PAY SVC 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.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.