Executive Assistant, Corporate Strategy

1008 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. • Full-time • USA - CA - Studio Lot - Team Disney Bdg 1, United States of America • 3w ago

Job Posting Title:

Req ID:

10143057

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

The Executive Assistant will support Disney’s Corporate Strategy team, specifically the team’s two Vice Presidents in addition to the broader team on an ad hoc basis. The role requires the ability to complete a wide variety of administrative tasks with resourcefulness, strong attention to detail, and little guidance; develop relationships successfully with partner groups across the Company; and, given the sensitive nature of the team’s projects, maintain confidentiality and professional discretion. The Executive Assistant will be filling a key role on the team and, as the “face” of your executives, your professionalism, loyalty and attitude will be a reflection of the office and a critical component to the team's success.

As part of the Corporate Strategy team at The Walt Disney Company, you'll be at the forefront of strategy and growth for one of the world's most iconic media and entertainment companies.

Team Overview

Corporate Strategy is a highly visible team of approximately ten professionals with backgrounds in media, consulting, and investment banking. Serving as in-house advisors to The Walt Disney Company’s executive leadership, the team plays a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term strategic vision as well as ensuring it remains well-positioned within the dynamic media and entertainment space. The team is responsible for assessing emerging industry and consumer trends, identifying new business models and growth opportunities, and driving key strategic initiatives across the company. Partnering closely with senior business and functional leaders, the team develops strategic insights and recommendations that help inform key decisions for executive management.

What You Will Do

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Vice Presidents on the team
Partner with internal Disney groups as well as external third parties as needed on time-sensitive and business-critical tasks in an administrative capacity
Assist with special projects as needed
Interface directly with other senior executives and their support teams
Handle extremely confidential, sensitive information, remembering that Disney is a publicly traded company
Prepare expense reports, make travel arrangements, order office supplies, etc.
Schedule conference rooms and meetings (both in person and virtual)
Process large purchase orders and vendor contracts
Assist with on-boarding new employees (including coordinating with HR and IT)

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 5 years providing executive level administrative support
Very strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude
Resourceful, “figure it out” mentality; ability to problem solve
Strong professional discretion and complete reliability handling confidential, often highly sensitive information
Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/deliverables
Collaborative approach, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Experience with or exposure to strategy/finance/business development/consulting teams

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,300.00 to $87,500.00 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Corporate Finance

Job Posting Primary Business:

Corporate Strategy

Primary Job Posting Category:

Executive Support

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

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