Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant II will provide administrative support to 4 executives including: the SVP ESPN Creative Studio, the VP Animation, Graphics Innovation, Playout, Edit, the VP, Content Integration & Synergy Solutions, and the VP Visual Storytelling. This includes, but is not limited to, calendar management, preparing and tracking expense reports, making travel arrangements, and preparing meeting materials. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual capable of achieving results in a fast-paced environment and should possess an ability to maintain confidentiality and manage high-level relationships with sensitivity.

Responsibilities:

• Assists 4 executives in providing a wide range of administrative support functions focused upon the needs of assigned executives.
• Conducts a wide range of assignments derived from the duties and responsibilities of the executive(s) served; specific functions may include:
• Coordinating and maintaining Outlook calendars.
• Gathering materials for events such as meetings & presentations.
• Administering travel arrangements and related travel and entertainment expense reports.
• Books conference rooms for executives supported by the role.
• Coordinating team events.
• Coordinates the administration, logistics and flow of the work for the assigned executives.
• Provides office management including space planning as needed, printer, mail distribution and calendar maintenance for specified conference rooms.
• Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and tact.
• Interacts with a wide variety of ESPN, Disney, and external contacts on behalf of the executives assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of related executive administrative support in generally comparable functions.
• Demonstrates the following: Executive and individual time management, conflict management, business acumen, planning and execution.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail while handling multiple, simultaneous requests.
• Timely follow up.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with ability to quickly learn any ECS specific databases used by the executive(s) supported.
• Has advanced oral and written communication skills; demonstrates a high sensitivity to the purposes and motivations of the persons desiring contact with the assigned executive(s); ability to work effectively with a diverse group.
• Highly empathetic, self-starter who is tech savvy and solution oriented.
• Builds relationships across ECS, ESPN, Disney and with external partners.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma.

Preferred Education:

• Associate or bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $79,400 to $106,400 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.

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we're doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

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.