Executive Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Executive Assistant (Talent & Casting)

Job Summary:

Walt Disney Television is looking for an Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President, Talent & Casting - ABC Television Entertainment Group.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support for EVP of Talent & Casting for ABC Network, ABC Studios & Disney
• Manage all scheduling and calendar for executive
• Manage scheduling and travel for talent during pilot season
• Schedules all department meetings
• Coordination with various other departments including offices of the presidents
• Hiring and training of office temps and interns
• Develops and maintains databases, distribution lists, mailing lists and filing systems
• Handles travel arrangements, reservations, etc. on behalf of the SVP
• Maintains standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
• Ability to work well with executives, staff members, talent, and visitors
• Maintain calendar, phones and travel arrangements
• Submit expense reports and purchasing requests for supplies
• Organize files, contracts and legal documentation
• Prepare presentations for internal/external meetings
• Handle client contact list and correspondence with clients

Basic Qualifications:

• Two or more years supporting an executive in an administrative capacity in Casting, Agency or a Network/Studio
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Internet Explorer, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate overtime as needed
• Experience building and maintaining filing systems and organizing and maintaining large amounts of data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette
• Ability to assume responsibility, function effectively in team environment or independently, with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task
• Demonstrated proactive problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to function in a demanding environment with competing and changing priorities
• Ability to recognize a need and take ownership of its completion
• Ability to work as a team player within the department and assist other executives and assistants when needed
• Demonstrated interest in casting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and mastery of SAP and it's various functions ranging from eSource to expense reports
• Familiarity with IMDB, Studio System, ESN, VPO, DAX, CastIt Systems are preferable

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 Riverside Television Services, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.

Riverside Television Services, LLC 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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