Executive Assistant, Production

Job Description

Executive Assistant, Production (20th Television)

As an Executive Assistant at Disney Entertainment Television, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the VP of Production at 20th Television. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations within a high-volume and fast-paced environment, working closely with teams across Hulu, Disney+, FX, and more. Your superior organizational and communication skills will be essential in managing various tasks, from scheduling meetings to tracking important dates, contributing to the creation of award-winning content.

Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting production executives through a variety of administrative tasks. You will act as the first point of contact for show production offices, coordinate meetings, manage executive travel, and produce essential documents such as hiring charts and production calendars. Your ability to work independently, mentor junior team members, and solve problems effectively will be crucial in maintaining the high standards of Disney Entertainment Television.
• Answer and screen phones, schedule meetings, and manage contacts for production executives
• Create and schedule meetings with production studio personnel through various stages of production
• Act as the day-to-day liaison for show production offices corresponding with the studio
• Produce hiring charts, production calendars, and update departmental websites and studio grids
• Manage executive travel and expense reports
• Organize and set up table reads, show & tells, and other large show & studio meetings
Required Qualifications:
• 1+ years' previous assistant experience and working knowledge of production operations
• Proficiency in MacOS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, PIX, Aspera, Cloud, and Adobe suite of tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and organize multiple projects with excellent follow-through
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to interface with internal and external executives and colleagues
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree or other film/television-related undergraduate degree or related production work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Concur
• Proficiency with airtable is a plus
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $54,000 to $72,300 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 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation 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-02ww0m-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.