Sr. Executive Assistant, Strategy & Operations (Disney Entertainment Television)

Job Posting Title:

Sr. Executive Assistant, Strategy & Operations (Disney Entertainment Television)

Req Id:

10131971

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment Television (DET) is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Executive Vice President, Head of DET Strategy & Operations.  This position reports to the EVP and will also provide administrative assistance to the other senior executives on the team.  The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage complex cross-functional coordination, while being a consummate team player who can build strong relationships at all levels across the organization.  This position represents an extension of the EVP and must represent the DET Strategy and Operations team in the utmost professional and positive manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary administrative support to EVP as well as provide support to other senior executives on the team
• Administrative duties to include, but not limited to scheduling meetings and maintaining extensive calendars, processing expense reports and coordinating business travel
• Provide general office management support to the entire team, including ordering supplies and working with facilities management as needed
• On-board new employees, including physical and IT access, acquisition of appropriate equipment, providing general team and systems orientation
• Coordinate and support on-site and off-site events and meetings as needed
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners on behalf of the EVP
• Interface (both written and verbal) with numerous other Disney departments, including with very senior executives
• Partner with Strategy & Operations team members to ensure alignment and progress on projects
• Conduct research and compile information to support decision-making and presentations
• Build and maintain relationships across the organization to facilitate effective collaboration

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative capacity within a high-matrixed organization; prior support to a senior executive highly desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), SAP, Concur and AI tools
• Ability to master internal meeting systems (i.e. video conference, expenses systems, travel booking etc.) and the appropriate resources to address questions, set-up issues, etc.
• Team player and culture carrier with a great attitude who promotes a professional and positive work environment  
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build strong relationships across the company with all levels of colleagues, including with the offices of very senior executives 
• Attention to detail, with proven organizational and prioritization skills
• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for assuming new challenges and increased responsibility
• Understanding of large and complex organizations and agility at navigating and enrolling others 
• Integrity – trusted to manage highly sensitive information with utmost discretion 
• Business Acumen – understands organizational priorities and strategic context when planning and setting meetings
• Proactive Problem-Solving – takes initiative and anticipates needs; resourceful and ability to exercise appropriate judgement to execute tasks and resolve issues without supervision 
• Experience at The Walt Disney Company or equivalent industry

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $64,300 to $86,200 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Television Studios & Business Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

Strategy & Operations

Primary Job Posting Category:

Executive Support

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-09-23