Executive Assistant, Drama Development

Job Description

Executive Assistant, Drama Development (ABC Entertainment)

ABC Entertainment Drama team is seeing an Executive Assistant who will be an exceptional addition to our team. As an Executive Assistant at ABC Entertainment, you will materially impact the productivity and efficiency of the team. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in changing environment and collaborative settings.

The position will report to a Vice President of Drama Current and Manager of Drama Development.

Responsibilities:
• Organize heavy calendar scheduling, and phone correspondence; submits expense reports, books travel arrangements
• Capture and distribute meeting minutes and tracks action items
• Read and watch current material in a timely manner and provide feedback as necessary
• Compose correspondence as needed; write synopsis and loglines of episodes for internal scheduling systems and weekly, widely-distributed report
• Organize contact lists of writers, producers, and creative executives for current shows and development projects
• Manage and evaluate incoming submissions of written and visual materials and keep an accurate account of all materials that are submitted
• Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed

Basic Qualifications:
• A minimum of 1 year of administrative assistant experience
• Ability to anticipate administrative needs and work with a sense of urgency
• Experience with managing complex calendars and professional meetings/events
• Proven skills at building and maintaining business relationships, multi-tasking and remaining calm under pressure
• A ''can-do'' attitude – relentlessly collaborate and positive; nothing is too large or too small
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical proficiency in all Microsoft and Google applications (Airtable experience appreciated)
• Exceptional organizational skills with thoughtful judgment, commitment and tenacity, and a passion for details
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface and effectively partner with a variety of internal/external stakeholders
• Knowledge and passion for television and media

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank is $52,400 to $70,200 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.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw3xpp-3-144-81-47-42 in your application.