Executive Assistant, Marketing Strategy & Franchise Management

Job Description

Executive Assistant, Marketing Strategy & Franchise Management (Disney Branded Television)

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-driven, and resourceful Executive Assistant to support the SVP of Marketing Strategy and Franchise Management at Disney Branded Television. This is a dynamic and fast-paced position that requires strong problem-solving instincts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate shifting priorities with professionalism and discretion.
The ideal candidate will manage complex calendar coordination, travel arrangements, and expense reporting, while also serving as a key administrative anchor for the broader marketing and franchise team. This person should thrive in a collaborative environment, be skilled at anticipating needs, and bring a proactive mindset to keeping operations running smoothly. Experience supporting senior leadership and an interest in marketing and franchise strategy are highly valued.

Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the SVP, including, but not limited to:
• Oversee complex calendar management, including meeting coordination, schedule changes, and prioritization of time-sensitive requests
• Tactfully manage executive's time, multi-task and communicate clearly and effectively with all team members
• Arrange travel plans and create detailed itineraries
• Record and maintain agendas and notes for meetings as needed
• Preparation of all business-related expenses using Concur/SAP travel proxy role in a timely manner
• Handle team mail and shipping requests, orders supplies/materials and process invoices (when necessary)
• Schedule and manage set up for conference rooms, meetings, and video conferences as needed.
• Other admin projects as assigned
• This role interacts and represents SVP with the Presidents' offices and external production offices
• Liaison for SVP office and TWDC divisions outside of marketing, Walt Disney Records, Consumer Products, Publishing, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
• 2+ years of previous administrative experience on a high-volume desk
• Extremely detail oriented and organized, with a strong ability to manage multiple high priority projects and appropriately prioritize work
• Proactively anticipate needs of executive and manage office time efficiently
• Ability to make independent decisions when handling sensitive and confidential information, while exercising good judgment and discretion when executive is out of the office
• Ability to maintain an efficient office, files, database, and information
• Professional, friendly, easy-going manner to handle varied personalities, responsibilities, and assignments
• Ability to multitask and deliver under tight deadlines with a calm, professional manner
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
• High-level competency in general administrative skills including answering the phone, filing, etc. Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote and Outlook for meeting requests and calendaring
• Ability to work overtime when necessary
• Team player - willing to work with other assistants and staff at all levels in support of the marketing team in Burbank, and worldwide
• Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible
• Always demonstrates a high level of professionalism and positive service attitude, strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3+ years administrative experience with 2+ years supporting an Executive level desk
• Candidate should have a strong passion for entertainment and should be familiar with a variety of industry concepts, practices, and procedures, especially in marketing
• Experience in the entertainment industry, ideally in publicity, media or marketing
• Ability to troubleshoot tech issues
• Overall working knowledge with the SAP and Concur system

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $58,700.00 to $78,600.00 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.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-eoo461-18-97-9-174-42 in your application.