Executive Assistant, Casting (20th Television) - #259422

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20th Television, a division of Disney Entertainment Television, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to support the EVP of Casting. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and has a passion for the entertainment industry.

As Executive Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting the EVP of Casting at 20th Television by managing high-level administrative responsibilities, anticipating needs, and ensuring smooth, efficient daily operations. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including talent, agents, and senior executives, and help drive the success of the Casting department.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the EVP, Casting, including managing a dynamic calendar, coordinating meetings, and preparing for daily engagements
• Act as a trusted liaison between the EVP, Casting and internal teams, talent representatives, and external partners
• Handle all communications with professionalism and discretion, including phone calls, emails, and written correspondence
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries and logistics
• Prepare and process expense reports in a timely manner
• Draft, edit, and format presentations, casting memos, and other documents with accuracy and polish
• Track deadlines and deliverables across multiple casting projects and ensure timely follow-up
• Support casting events, talent outreach, and internal presentations as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity
• Provide general office support to the Casting team, including managing supplies and coordinating with facilities as needed
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of executive support experience, ideally in casting for film, television, agency, or theater, with successful project outcomes
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with high-level executives, talent, and partners
• Deep understanding of the entertainment industry, including trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and strong organizational skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience on a high-volume desk
• Experience using Concur, SAP, Workday systems, Airtable, and Zoom
• Familiarity with IMDB, Studio System, ESN, VPO, PIX, CastIt, and FastCapture
  
  

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $64,300.00 to $86,200.00 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 ID: 10123912

Location: Burbank,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment Television

The Walt Disney Company 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.