Sr Executive Assistant

The Walt Disney Company • New York, NY

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About The Position

About the Role & Team Do you have deep experience supporting a very high-level executive? Are you known for your discretion and strong confidentiality skills? Do you enjoy being the “heart” of the team, the one everyone from new hires to senior leadership can rely on to get the job done? If you’re nodding your head, then an Executive Assistant position with The Walt Disney Company might be right for you. Our Executive Assistants are highly respected because their skills are quite simply, essential. This position will support the Head of Strategy of the Walt Disney Company.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in an executive assistant position supporting senior executives and/or equivalent combination of experience
• Proven success in partnering and interacting with all levels of employees including Executive Leadership
• Strong proficiency with all types of computers, phones, and office equipment, as well as mastery of Microsoft Office programs, SAP, Confluence, Concur, and working in a Windows environment
• Sharp written and verbal communication skills, including flawless grammar and a rich vocabulary
• Complete reliability in handling confidential, often highly sensitive information
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and deliverables while also dealing with unexpected demands
• Ability to build bridges, forge alliances, and encourage people to want to work with you
• Desire to truly be helpful to your leaders and co-workers, to go above and beyond without being asked
• Very strong organizational skills and utmost attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting executives at the C-suite, Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President level
• Prior experience supporting an executive who has served on a Board of Directors or experience providing support for board activities
• Experience working at The Walt Disney Company or other large public corporation

Responsibilities

• Review your leader’s schedule to build in time for things like thinking and traveling to their next meeting
• Understand the day’s priorities so you can be strategic about how you direct calls and requests
• Interface directly with other senior executives and their support teams – your ability to work well with people on all levels is a very important part of this job
• Create complex, multi-city travel itineraries, taking into account time zones, weather delays, traffic and fatigue levels
• Schedule meetings and arrange logistics including conference rooms, resources, and video chats
• Be ready to throw the entire schedule out the door when an emergency comes up, then pick it up again when the dust settles
• Handle extremely confidential and sensitive information, remembering that Disney is a publicly traded company
• Draft letters and emails on behalf of your leaders
• Assist with onboarding new employees to the team – you’ll be the “friendly face” that new employees count on to answer all their questions
• Handle large purchase orders and vendor contracts
• Mentor and train other support professionals in hard skills like computer programs and soft skills like teamwork
• Plan events like town halls, off-sites, and team-building activities

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive