Executive Assistant

The Walt Disney Company is hiring an Executive Assistant to support the SVP, Communications for Disney Entertainment Studios in a fast-paced studio communications organization. The role provides high-level administrative and operational support to leadership while coordinating across multiple internal teams and external-facing communications needs.

• Handle inbound phone calls and media inquiries.

• Manage a complex, high-volume executive calendar, including preparation time, travel time, and focus time.

• Anticipate priorities, balance competing demands, and remain flexible for last-minute changes.

• Schedule conference rooms, meetings, and video chats.

• Partner closely with senior leaders and their teams, exercising sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills.

• Handle extremely confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

• Book multi-city travel, prepare/coordinate briefing documents, and account for time zones and potential disruptions.

• Assist with news monitoring/reporting and tracking breaking news.

• Help keep external-facing sites (including the studio press site) up to date.

• Manage expense reports, subscriptions and renewals, vendor contracts, and payments.

• Remain reachable after hours and on weekends when important issues arise.

• 5+ years of experience supporting a Vice President or above (or equivalent).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, and prioritize deadlines/deliverables.

• Proficiency with computers, phones, and office equipment; mastery of Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, Confluence, Concur; comfortable in a Windows environment.

• Calm under pressure and able to handle unexpected situations.

• High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust and strong working relationships.

• Complete reliability and discretion when handling confidential, highly sensitive information.

• Flexibility for some evenings/weekends as needed.

• Highly professional demeanor with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Preferred: experience at The Walt Disney Company.

• Location: Burbank.

• Standard reference schedule: 40 hours/week; hours may vary based on business needs.

• Availability required after hours and on weekends if/when important issues arise.

• Compensation includes potential bonus and/or long-term incentive units.

• Benefits include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (dependent on level and position).