Sr. Executive Assistant, Strategy & Operations (Disney Entertainment Television)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10131971 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Sep. 23, 2025Job Summary:
Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment Television (DET) is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Executive Vice President, Head of DET Strategy & Operations. This position reports to the EVP and will also provide administrative assistance to the other senior executives on the team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented 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. This position represents an extension of the EVP and must represent the DET Strategy and Operations team in the utmost professional and positive manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Primary administrative support to EVP as well as provide support to other senior executives on the team
- Administrative duties to include, but not limited to scheduling meetings and maintaining extensive calendars, processing expense reports and coordinating business travel
- Provide general office management support to the entire team, including ordering supplies and working with facilities management as needed
- On-board new employees, including physical and IT access, acquisition of appropriate equipment, providing general team and systems orientation
- Coordinate and support on-site and off-site events and meetings as needed
- Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners on behalf of the EVP
- Interface (both written and verbal) with numerous other Disney departments, including with very senior executives
- Partner with Strategy & Operations team members to ensure alignment and progress on projects
- Conduct research and compile information to support decision-making and presentations
- Build and maintain relationships across the organization to facilitate effective collaboration
Basic Qualifications:
- 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 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 and positive 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
- Experience at The Walt Disney Company or equivalent industry
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $64,300 to $86,200 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.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 we call Disney Entertainment Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.