Executive Assistant, Production

Job Description

Executive Assistant, Production (20th Television)

20th Television is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support for an EVP in Production. This is a high volume and fast-paced desk that works closely with other teams such as Hulu, Disney+, FX, Onyx Collective, and ABC Signature. The ideal candidate will have superior organizational and communication skills; be highly motivated and detail-oriented; and can remain calm under pressure. Job responsibilities include standard assistant duties, team coordinating, and tracking and reporting of important dates and other department administrative needs.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Support production executives through answering and screening phones, scheduling meetings, and managing contacts.
• Create and schedule meetings with productions studio personnel through various stages of production.
• Act as the day-to-day liaison/first point of contact for show production offices corresponding with the studio.
• Work with production executives to produce hiring charts, production calendars, and update departmental websites and studio grids.
• Manage executive travel and expense reports.
• Schedule, organize, and set up table reads, show & tells, and other large show & studio meetings.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years' previous assistant experience and working knowledge of production operations.
• 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 in a collaborative and problem-solving fashion.
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with professionals at all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prefer working knowledge of applications such as MacOS, Google Suite, Zoom, as well as applications comparable to PIX, Aspera, Cloud and Adobe suite of tools, etc.

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in film/television or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $63,400 to $85,000 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d51xv1-18-219-31-133-42 in your application.