The Walt Disney Company • Burbank, CA 91506
Job #2695790963
About the Role & Team
Do you have deep experience supporting a very high-level executive? Are you known for keeping your cool under pressure? Can you interact with the most senior levels of management? If you're nodding your head, then a Senior Executive Support Professional position in Legal and Global Affairs (LGA) at The Walt Disney Company might be right for you.
Our Senior Executive Support Professionals are highly respected because their skills are, quite simply, essential. You'd be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that is responsible for maintaining the trust of our consumers and employees by ensuring that our business segments around the world understand and comply with rapidly evolving privacy and data security requirements. Our team's work is at the intersection of law, policy, and cutting edge technology, ensuring there is never a dull moment. Join us - apply today!
This position currently reports to an Assistant General Counsel and supports a team of attorneys.
You would be responsible for the day-to-day workings of the leaders you support. Our highly collaborative and energetic team operates from the corporate center, and works with all business segments across all regions, as well as other corporate subject matter experts. It goes without saying that there will be expense reports, travel planning, phone messages, and constant scheduling, but this job is very much about people . The relationships you form with the leaders you support is absolutely critical, because that's what enables you to become a true partner. In addition to understanding your executive's business - and business needs - inside and out, you'll also need deep knowledge of the leadership and workings of all departments across the Disney enterprise. As the face of your executives within The Walt Disney Company, your professionalism, loyalty and attitude are a reflection of the office, and as such, are a key component to its success.
What You Will Do
Conduct research, fact-check existing work, and prepare regular reports and summaries - you'll have tasks that you own completely and will provide regular assistance on others
Create a multi-city travel itinerary, taking into account time zones, weather delays, traffic and fatigue levels
Interface directly with other senior executives and their support teams - your ability to work well with people on all levels and build relationships is a very important part of your job
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 phone calls
Schedule conference rooms, meetings 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, sensitive information, remembering that Disney is a publicly traded company
Draft letters, emails, and slide decks on behalf of your leaders and proofread documents created by others
Assist with on-boarding new employees - you'll be the friendly face that newbies count on to answer all their questions, including some who are extremely senior in the organization
Manage large purchase orders and vendor contracts
Plan large, high-profile events like off-sites and team-building activities
Required Qualifications & Skills
At least two years administrative support experience
Sharp written and verbal communication skills, including flawless grammar and a rich vocabulary
Desire to immerse yourself fully and learn all aspects of your executive's business
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment while prioritizing deadlines/deliverables
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
A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected
"EQ" skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to want to work with you
Complete reliability handling confidential, often highly sensitive information
Desire to truly be helpful to your leaders and co-workers and to go the extra mile without being asked
Some flexibility in your schedule - we value work/life balance, but in a pinch, a bit more time is needed
Very strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at The Walt Disney Company
Experience working in a large public corporation, particularly within a legal department
Deep experience with travel planning, managing budgets and expense reporting
NetDocs experience
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint
Education
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at ~~~ . Apply today!
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $60,400 to $80,900 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 ID: 10089756
Location: Burbank,California
Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
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