Job Description

Job Summary:

At Walt Disney Television, youll help us tell stories that touch millions of people around the globe and new ways for us to connect with the world. Now is your opportunity to unleash your skills.

The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to EVP, Programming & Development, Freeform. Responsibilities include executive scheduling, expense reports, meeting setup, event planning and other administrative support as needed, and travel. The position requires someone who has a professional communication style, pays close attention to detail, has great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple high priority requests and meet tight deadlines. It requires a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, professional decorum to represent and interface with senior executives both inside and outside the Company. Ideal; candidates should have pose, strong communication and represent the executive office. Seeking candidates who are self-starters able to anticipate needs and handle confidential information, offer creativity to initiate enhancements and maximize work products, drive work products and showcase action-oriented follow-through, master technology and a variety of computer programs, be flexible with work schedule and meet impromptu demands.

Responsibilities:

* Provide day-to-day administrative support to EVP Programming & Development, Freeform
* Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to, screening and routing phone calls, managing heavy schedule, processing expense reports, and ensuring timely and effective communications across multiple departments
* Track all incoming project materials and submissions for the EVP, communicating with multiple departments to confirm priority
* Provide additional office support such as filing, faxing, scanning and tracking documents, ordering supplies, and processing purchase orders
* Support special projects, promotions, events, and/or programs, as needed
* Interface with various Disney departments and external organizations
* Participate in administrative team, providing backup to other assistants and contribute to common administrative duties

Basic Qualifications:

* A minimum of 2 years administrative experience supporting senior level executive(s) in a high volume, deadline-driven desk in entertainment
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Approachable style and ability to effectively and professionally interface with high level executives and talent, both internal and external
* Strong organizational and time management skills. Proven experience in multi-tasking and working with multiple people and priorities, while delivering on high quality results and follow through
* Demonstrated flexibility and professionalism in an environment where change is constant
* Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
* Self-starter, with ability to work with limited supervision, exercise good judgement, anticipate issues and proactively problem solve
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote and Outlook), as well as SAP. Ability to manage various reports and presentations for the department.

Required Education

* Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of work experience