Sr Executive Assistant, Strategy (Disney Entertainment Television & Direct-to-Consumer)

The Walt Disney Company•Burbank, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EVP, Strategy, Disney Entertainment Television (DET) & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) is seeking a Sr Executive Assistant. The ideal candidate for the role will be a proactive, resourceful 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. The candidate is curious, has critical thinking skills and will represent the EVP and their office in the utmost professional and positive manner.

Requirements

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 ability to adapt to new 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, positive and inclusive 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

Nice To Haves

Experience at The Walt Disney Company or equivalent industry strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Administrative duties to include, but not limited to scheduling meetings and maintaining extensive calendars, processing expense reports, coordinating business travel, and other various administrative tasks as needed.
Scheduling meetings across multiple time zones and teams while respecting the need for flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
Provide general office management support to the entire team, including ordering supplies and working with facilities management as needed
Coordinate and support on-site and off-site events and meetings as needed
Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Interface (both written and verbal) with numerous other Disney departments, including with very senior executives
Build and maintain relationships across the organization to facilitate effective collaboration
Conduct research and compile information to support decision-making and presentations
Be adaptable to take on special projects or tasks as needed.
Must be able to work in-office at least 4 days per week with flexibility as needed