Executive Assistant, Business Affairs (Disney Entertainment Television)

Executive Assistant, Business Affairs (Disney Entertainment Television)

The ABC Scripted Content and Hulu Originals Business Affairs team is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative and project support to three Vice Presidents within the Business Affairs team, while demonstrating an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Solid time management and multi-tasking skills are essential. The position requires an individual who is highly organized, exhibits excellent judgment, is a self-starter and has an ability to work with a high level of detail, while interfacing with a variety of creative clients and high-level executives (internally and externally). A high degree of confidentiality and discretion are expected regarding all matters and documents. The ideal candidate is professional, adaptable, and collaborative, with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a willingness to take initiative. Candidates should be prepared to collaborate and multi-task to cover additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to three Vice Presidents, including but not limited to: manage calendars, meetings, and conference calls; book/confirm travel; manage expense reports; and order department supplies.
• Accurately maintain and administer legal contract filing systems and assist in monitoring dates of legal significance (e.g., options and expirations).
• Manage and direct phone calls and written correspondence, tracking and facilitating the execution of legal documents by established deadlines.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of legal documents and redlines, drafting routine letters, contracts, and other correspondence.
• Coordinate with accounting and contract administration to track payment milestones and ensure timely payments.
• Support the deal-making process through proactive completion of ad hoc projects, such as precedent research and Excel-based chart creation.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of administrative assistant experience in a high-volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals.
• Must be able to complete a high volume of tasks and projects quickly with little guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround.
• An interest in learning the business/legal side of television/entertainment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a business affairs, legal, or production environment within a studio, network, agency, or law firm.
• Familiarity with agreement processes and lifecycle tracking (e.g., drafting, execution, delivery).
• Experience with tools such as Teams, SAP, Workday, AirTable, or DocuSign.
• Interest in entertainment business affairs and deal-making processes.

Required Education:

Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $54,000 to $72,300 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.

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.