Executive Assistant, Development (Kids & Family)

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Disney Kids & Family is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support two Vice Presidents in Development. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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• Proactively manages smooth operations of the executive’s calendar and office, being mindful of deadlines and priorities

• Organizes heavy calendar scheduling, facilitates heavy email and phone correspondence; submits expense reports, purchasing requests for supplied; books travel arrangements

• Prepare general grids in Excel for reporting

• Organize contact lists of writers, producers, creative executives and any related correspondence as needed

• Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed

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• A minimum of 1 year of previous administrative assistant experience in a high volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency

• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• Manage smooth operations of the executives’ calendars and offices, being mindful of deadlines and priorities

• General understanding of the television development process and cycles

• Knowledge of agencies and networks

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision

• Willingness to work overtime with short notice

• Must work well under pressure

• Demonstrated organizational skills

• Superior attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Must have a passion for television and the desire for a career in TV

• Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel

• Proficiency in cloud based file management, i.e. Dropbox

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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