Job Summary:

This position reports to the Sr. Director, Social & Digital Marketing and also provides executive support for the VP, Digital & Social - Lucasfilm & Star Wars and the VP, Digital Content. The qualified candidate must be able to tactfully and effectively manage the overall functional and organizational needs for a fast-paced environment. In addition, be personable, show a keen attention to detail, ability to manage the Executives’ calendar, multi-task and communicate professionally. The candidate will have excellent knowledge of the day-to-day requirements to be effective in this type of role and demonstrate an ability to effectively accomplish key tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Manages schedule, calendar and meetings for the VP, Digital & Social, VP, Digital Content, and Sr. Director, Social & Digital Marketing and their respective departments as needed (approximately 130 people total)
• Interacts with senior executives and their offices, as needed, across The Walt Disney Company and other external companies
• Manages and prepares documents including meeting agendas, presentation materials, and recap meeting notes
• Occasionally creates presentations using Keynote, Google Docs or MS Office Suite
• Partners and works extensively with internal departments and external vendors to provide and/or receive necessary information, materials, approvals, updates, etc.
• Manages Travel and Expense (including understanding of company expense policies) and creates expense reports and reconciles credit card account as needed
• Maintains files, coordinates pickup and delivery of materials as requested including scheduling courier and overnight services
• Maintains standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.
• Promotes teamwork both internally and externally, works exceptionally well with executives, staff, and external associates, visitors at all levels
• Assists with departmental tasks, including conference room requests, team events, employee recognition efforts, offsite events
• Ability to handle teleconferencing and large meetings setup over video remotely
• Drafts correspondence for department initiatives on behalf of VP, Digital & Social and Sr. Director, Digital & Social Marketing as needed
• Complete other administrative duties and departmental projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years experience on a high-volume executive desk
• Excellent computer proficiency – Mac & Windows: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent and professional phone skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions and change course of action quickly
• Extremely comfortable working in fast-paced environments
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
• Ability to anticipate needs, be proactive, resourceful and flexible
• Ability to simultaneously handle individual tasks while maintaining perspective on the bigger picture
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively with other executives, assistants, and staff at all levels
• Exceptional organizational and follow-thru skills with the ability to work on many projects simultaneously
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written
• Proactive in thinking of ways to improve productivity and efficiency
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule. Some overtime required

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience
• Entertainment or marketing experience
• Previous Executive support experience in a digital environment
• Experience working with International territories and time zones preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Business Administration or Equivalent experience

About Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution:

Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney DTC LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.

Disney DTC LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.