Job Description

Job Summary:

Do you have deep experience supporting a group of executives? If youre nodding your head, then a Senior Executive Support Professional position at The Walt Disney Company might be right for you.

At Disney, were storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

This position currently reports to the VP, People Culture & Diversity.

Diversity & Inclusion are critical enablers of this effort. To stay relevant in the market place, we strive to have the people and culture that enable us to surprise and delight our guests and audiences today and in the future.

Our Senior Executive Support Professionals are highly-respected because their skills are quite simply, essential. Youd be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that serves as a center of excellence for the enterprise, leading the development of D&I business strategy, partnering with leadership across lines of business and global markets, providing subject matter expertise on relevant inclusion practices, and enhancing our inclusion brand both inside and outside the company. You would work with some of the most creative, intelligent people in the business. Join us apply today!

Responsibilities:

You would be responsible for the support of 3 Executives 1 VP and 2 Directors. It goes without saying that there will be expense reports, travel planning, hundreds of phone messages and endless calendar jockeying, but this job is very much about people. The relationship you form with the executive you support is absolutely critical, because thats what enables you to become a true partner. In addition to understanding your executives business -- and business needs -- inside and out, youll also need deep knowledge of the functions and businesses across the Disney enterprise. As the face of your executive within The Walt Disney Company, your professionalism, loyalty and attitude are a reflection of the office, and as such, are a key component to its success. Every day as an Executive Support Professional is different! On any given day you might:

* Create a multi-city travel itinerary, taking into account time zones, weather delays, traffic and fatigue levels;
* Interface directly with other senior executives and their support teams your ability to work well with people on all levels is a very important part of your job;
* Review your leaders schedule to build-in time for things like thinking and traveling to their next meeting;
* Understand the days priorities so you can be strategic about how you direct phone calls;
* Schedule conference rooms, meetings and video chats;
* Be ready to throw the entire schedule out the door when an emergency comes up, then pick it up again when the dust settles;
* Handle extremely confidential, sensitive information, remembering that Disney is a publicly traded company and the trust of our employees is paramount;
* Assist with on-boarding new employees youll be the friendly face that newbies count on to answer all their questions, including some who are extremely senior in the organization;
* Plan large, high-profile events like summits, off-sites and team-building activities;

Basic Qualifications:

* At least 5 years supporting a Director or Vice President and above;
* Sharp written and verbal communication skills, including flawless grammar and a rich vocabulary;
* Desire to immerse yourself fully and learn all aspects of your executives business;
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/deliverables;
* Strong proficiency with all types of computers, phones and office equipment, as well as mastery of Microsoft Office programs, SAP, Confluence, Concur, and working in a Windows environment
* A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected;
* EQ skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to want to work with you;
* Complete reliability handling confidential, often highly sensitive information;
* Desire to truly be helpful to your leaders and co-workers, to go the extra mile without being asked;
* Some flexibility in your schedule we value work/life balance, but in a pinch, a bit more time is needed and executives sometimes works across global time zones;
* Very strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail; and
* A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience at The Walt Disney Company
* Experience working in a large public corporation; and
* Ability to build a trusted network with counterparts across the company

Required Education

* Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience

Additional Information:

* Admission to our theme parks, paid time off, 401K participation, a retirement savings plan, discounts on a wide variety of offerings, medical/dental/vision insurance and educational reimbursement-just to name a few!

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