Executive Assistant, Current Series (Disney Branded Television)
The Walt Disney Company is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support a VP and Director in Current Series. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Proactively manages smooth operations of the executive’s calendar and office, being mindful of deadlines and priorities Organizes heavy calendar scheduling, facilitates heavy email and phone correspondence; submits expense reports, purchasing requests for supplied; books travel arrangements Prepare general grids in Excel for reporting Organize contact lists of writers, producers, creative executives and any related correspondence as needed Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed Skills 1+ years of previous administrative assistant experience in a high volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously Manage smooth operations of the executives' calendars and offices, being mindful of deadlines and priorities General understanding of the television development process and cycles Knowledge of agencies and networks Must be able to work with minimal supervision Willingness to work overtime with short notice Must work well under pressure Demonstrated organizational skills Superior attention to detail Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Must have a passion for television and the desire for a career in TV Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel Proficiency in cloud-based file management, i.e. Dropbox Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Benefits 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. Company Overview The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Burbank, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 83 in 2025, 63 in 2024, 96 in 2023, 130 in 2022, 30 in 2021, 40 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.