Executive Assistant for Documentaries & Unscripted Limited Series

This is a Full Time Job

Executive Assistant, Documentaries & Unscripted Limited Series (Disney Entertainment Television)

Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment Television is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of Documentary & Unscripted Limited Series Content, who oversees the Hulu Originals documentary slate. As an Executive Assistant, you will materially impact the productivity and efficiency of the team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual capable of consistently achieving results in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. The role involves both administrative and development responsibilities, with the EA expected to develop and generate ideas for potential projects alongside the team. The candidate should have an intimate knowledge of and passion for the documentary space, as well as being a creative thinker and a self-starter.

The Executive Assistant provides support to the Vice President and proactively manages and organizes heavy calendar scheduling, phone lines and book travel arrangements.

Responsibilities:
• Proactively manages smooth operations of the executive's calendar and office, being mindful of deadlines and priorities.
• Organizes heavy calendar scheduling, facilitates heavy email and phone correspondence; submits expense reports, purchasing requests for supplies; books travel arrangements
• Find and develop IP for potential projects
• Prepare general creative feedback/notes on slate projects
• Read and watch material and provide feedback on external submissions

Basic Qualifications
• 1+ years' experience at an agency, production company, studio, or network in an administrative capacity
• Passion for a career in documentary programming
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage smooth operations of the executives' calendars and offices, being mindful of deadlines and priorities
• General understanding of the documentary development process and cycles
• Knowledge of agencies and networks
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice
• Must work well under pressure
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and Google Drive
• Proficiency in cloud-based file management, i.e. Dropbox, Airtable

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $53,300 to $71,300 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.