Executive Assistant, Original Programming

Job Description

Executive Assistant, Original Programming (Disney Junior)

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support the SVP of Development, Series & Strategy at Disney Junior.

Responsibilities:
• Managing the SVP's high-volume calendar, scheduling meetings, screening and prioritizing calls, tracking, and submitting expense reports, ordering supplies, coordinating travel, as well as general I.T. needs.
• Updating the department project report, weekly reading checklist, pitch tracker, and talent lists, as well as server saving and maintaining overall organization of the Development team.
• Preparing decks for internal and external creative presentations, including editing clips and mocking up creative materials.
• Point-of-contact for internal and external requests for the executive's slate of projects in all stages of Development and Production.
• Reading scripts, books and pitches and writing coverage.
• Tracking kids media and literature trends.
• Assist with any special projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience as an administrative assistant; entertainment, network or talent agency experience preferred.
• Knowledge and genuine passion for animation and kids programming.
• Able to communicate with professionalism with all levels of executives, management, and staff, including high-level entertainment industry talent, agents, vendors, and with a diverse set of personalities and work styles.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, works well under pressure, and excellent follow-through skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks strategically with a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Must be creative minded, innovative, solutions-oriented, and efficient.
• Demonstrated ability to partner well with other administrative staff, internal and external stakeholders, and build strong, effective relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years of administrative assistant experience in entertainment at a network or talent agency.
• Prior experience working with animation content is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple Keynote and iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, and Final Draft.

Required Education:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $57,900 to $77,500 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 ABC Cable Networks Group, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

ABC Cable Networks Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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-rv092j-216-73-216-202-42 in your application.