Executive Assistant

Job Description

Responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the SVP of Production and Technology and the VP of Finance and Operations at Walt Disney Animation Studios. This role serves as a day-to-day liaison between each leader and numerous internal and external parties, ensuring smooth communication and coordination across various departments and projects.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the SVP of Production and Technology and the VP of Finance and Operations.
• Coordinate information, communications, and resources to align with each leader's priorities.
• Serve as an intermediary with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize high-priority presentations, recurring meetings, and relevant events.
• Maintain and organize files and documents (both electronic and paper).
• Answer telephone calls, maintain calendars, and handle complex scheduling needs.
• Book travels, order catering and supplies as needed and prepare expense reports.
• Attend meetings as needed and capture substantive issues and action items for follow-up.
• Create executive summaries of relevant industry news.
• Contribute to special projects and overall departmental efficiency.
• Provide administrative support to other senior leaders as needed.

Requirements:
• 3+ years minimum experience in an administrative support role.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suites.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and change course of action quickly, while handling sensitive situations with discretion and respect.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, especially with extensive scheduling.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written.
• Positive attitude and ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible.
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision.
• Must be a proactive problem-solver with creative instincts and business sense.
• Experience working with creative individuals.
• High degree of confidence with and efficient use of technology, including proficiency in MacOS, Windows, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, and internet research.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven knowledge of the Animation industry
• BA or BS preferred.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $$58,700.00-$78,600.00 per year. 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.

Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,'' to the upcoming fall 2024 feature, ''Moana 2.'' Among the studio's timeless creations are ''Pinocchio,'' ''Sleeping Beauty,'' ''The Jungle Book,'' ''The Little Mermaid,'' ''The Lion King,'' ''Frozen,'' ''Zootopia,'' and ''Encanto.''

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures 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.

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