Executive Assistant, Alt Series, Specials & Late Night

This is a Full Time Job

Executive Assistant, Alt Series, Specials & Late Night (WDT)

Job Summary:

ABC Entertainment Group develops and produces compelling programming for broadcast on ABC in addition to other television and digital platforms. The group includes ABC Entertainment, which is responsible for all network primetime and late-night entertainment programming. ABC's viewing experience is enhanced through a variety of innovative and award-winning digital entertainment platforms, including a full-episode player on ABC.com and an iPad app, and extends to more than 1,000 platform partners worldwide via Disney Media Distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the SVP, Alternative Series, Specials & Late Night, the Executive Assistant will proactively manage and organize heavy calendar scheduling, multiple phone lines, keep detailed phone log and book travel arrangements
• Submit expense reports and purchasing requests for supplies
• Prepare general grids in Excel for reporting
• Organize contact lists of writers, producers, creative executives and any related correspondence as needed
• Compose correspondence as needed; write synopsis for weekly, widely-distributed report
• Read and watch material and provide feedback as necessary
• Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of previous administrative assistant experience in a high volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency
• Must be passionate about a career in TV, specifically in Reality and Live Event programming
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage smooth operations of the executive's calendar and office, being mindful of deadlines and priorities
• General understanding of the television development process and cycles
• Knowledge of agencies, networks and production companies
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Must work well under pressure
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail and excellent follow through
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience
• Outlook Experience

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

About Walt Disney Television:

Walt Disney Television (WDT) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, WDT offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, WDT includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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