Sr. Executive Assistant, Office of the President and Chief Creative Officer

The Walt Disney Company • Burbank, CA

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About The Position

As the 1st Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, the ideal candidate must be accustomed to supporting high-level executives and have the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will effectively balance changing demands, manage a dynamic schedule, and function well under pressure. Additionally, the Sr. Executive Assistant will build collaborative relationships with other executives and assistants throughout the company. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is required.

Requirements

• Professional, poised, senior-level Executive Assistant with 2+ years of experience supporting senior executives within large, corporate environments
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated telephone etiquette skills
• Ability to assume responsibility, function effectively in team environment or independently, with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills, handling multiple concurrent tasks and constant interruptions
• Willingness to work non-standard, flexible work hours and overtime as needed; ability to serve in an “on-call” capacity
• SAP Experience
• Knowledge of key industry players
• Professional etiquette and welcoming demeanor with internal and external executives, and guests
• Experience rolling calls on a high-volume, high-visibility desk
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administrative support for a high-level executive including but not limited to: Phone support and maintaining busy professional and personal calendar and day-to-day meetings
• Interact with a wide variety of Disney and external contacts on behalf of the executive
• Communicate with and help manage other staff in the President’s office
• Manage all worldwide travel arrangements and trip tracking/oversight (flight, hotel, car, meeting coordination) and all related expense management
• Coordinate/confirm all calendar matters, including internal and external meetings, establishing conference calls, and coordinating meetings over multiple time zones
• Prepare, manage and file confidential memos, business updates, meeting notes
• Coordinate with IT for any tech related needs
• Understand and intuitively anticipate needs and demands for this key executive role
• Must maintain high level confidentiality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive