Executive Assistant (Casting - 20th Television)

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Disney Entertainment Television is seeking a proactive, highly organized Executive Assistant to support the VP and Director of Casting at 20th Television. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is passionate about television and talent.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize calendar scheduling, phones, and collaborating with senior offices for travel arrangements, tickets, and events for the VP.
• Prepare and schedule for various internal/external meetings such as casting concept calls, live casting sessions, department meetings and presentations
• Create and contribute on lists, memos, meetings, talent reels, and events on behalf of VP
• Aid in audio/visual needs for casting purposes (i.e. recording live sessions, playback and screenshare in meetings)
• Work with other assistants to ensure casting information is updated for VP in a timely manner
• Submit and track expense reports and purchasing requests for VP, departmental supplies, and events through Casual Buyer, Concur, and internal finance
• Assist in talent outreach initiatives including Actor Workshops and talent searches
• Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed
• Develops and maintains databases, distribution lists, mailing lists and filing systems
• Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
• Demonstrate strong communication and time-management skills, able to effectively communicate and manage tasks in a proactive and timely manner

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years supporting an executive in an administrative capacity in Casting, Agency or a Network/Studio
• Experience building and maintaining filing systems and organizing and maintaining large amounts of data   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette   
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrated organizational, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of agencies, networks, and social media platforms
• Strong pop culture knowledge, including but not limited to celebrities in movies, TV, music, digital and sports
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate overtime with short notice
• Ability to assume responsibility, function effectively in team environment or independently, with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure, successfully coordinate multiple projects, and adaptable to fast paced changes  
• Ability to recognize a need and take ownership of its completion   
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information   
• Edit and upload actor materials such as auditions, demos, etc via iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Quicktime   
• Appreciation for talent and the desire to get to know their work by going to theater, comedy clubs, showcases, etc.   
• Demonstrated interest in casting   

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of SAP & Concur
• Experience with managing talent
• Someone with a passion for casting and talent
• Strong social media knowledge
• Familiarity with IMDB, Breakdown Services, Studio System, Scenechronize, CastIt Systems are preferable

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