Executive Assistant (Project Hire), Walt Disney Imagineering
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Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Team
Do you have deep experience supporting a very high-level executive? Are you known for keeping your cool under pressure? Then an Executive Support Professional position in Walt Disney Imagineering at The Walt Disney Company might be right for you.
Our Executive Support Professionals are highly-respected and use their skills to keep the wheels turning so that our Guests and customers can enjoy the legendary Disney Magic. You’d be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that does their part to bring smiles to millions, and would learn about your industry from some of the most creative, resourceful people in the field. Join us – apply today!
This is a temporary assignment with no guarantee of placement.
What You Will Do
The Executive Assistant (PH) is responsible for supporting an Executive Project Manager (Director) and their Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) team. They must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, prioritize, meet deadlines, and be resourceful and flexible, while maintaining complete professionalism and confidentiality.
There will be expense reports, travel planning, hundreds of phone messages and endless calendar jockeying, but this job is very much about people. The relationship you form with the executive you support is critical, because that’s what enables you to become a true partner. In addition to understanding your executive’s business needs, you will also need to understand the leadership and workings of Disney Experiences and of related departments across the Disney enterprise. As the “face” of your executive within WDI, The Walt Disney Company, and outside partners, your professionalism, loyalty and attitude are a reflection of the office, and as such, are a key component to its success.
Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to, screening and routing phone calls, managing calendars, processing invoices, scheduling meetings requiring significant coordination and follow up, and ensuring timely and effective communications
Prepare expense reports in SAP and ensure they are submitted in a timely manner
Prepare for meetings including setup for large presentations/video conferences with multiple sites
Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of business travel, including trip logistics and itinerary, meeting coordination, and remote support of when executive is out of the office, taking into account time zones, weather delays, traffic and fatigue levels
Interface directly with other senior executives, their support teams and external organizations – your ability to work well with people on all levels 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, adjust meetings, and help your leader prioritize activities
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 and emails on behalf of your leader
Provide additional office support such as ordering supplies, and processing purchase orders and approval processes
Coordinate department off-sites and events as needed
Assist with any special projects and other related duties as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills
At least 3 years supporting an executive or equivalent experience
Ability to showcase professionalism and business acumen while working on a high demand desk
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 multi-task and prioritize work
Strong proficiency with all types of computers, phones and office equipment, as well as mastery of Mac, Microsoft Office programs, SAP, Confluence, Concur, and ability to work in a Windows and Apple environment
A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected
Complete reliability handling confidential, often highly sensitive information
Desire to truly be helpful to your leaders and co-workers, to go above and beyond 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 attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in both Mandarin and English languages strongly preferred (speaking, reading, and writing)
Experience at The Walt Disney Company or experience working in a large public corporation
Experience working with Imagineering
Experience with video Teleconferencing (VTC) equipment, Slack, Zoom, Teams
Some presentation skills (Power Point, Keynote, Adobe suite)
Good knowledge of current technology trends
Experience in the architecture, design and construction industry
Education
Required: High school diploma
Preferred: BA/BS or equivalent
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $52,400.00 to $70,200.00 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.
À propos de Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.
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The Walt Disney Company et ses sociétés affiliées sont des employeurs qui respectent l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et accueillent tous les demandeurs d’emploi, y compris les personnes handicapées et les anciens combattants handicapés. Si vous avez un handicap et pensez avoir besoin d’un aménagement raisonnable pour rechercher une offre d’emploi ou postuler à un poste, envoyez un e-mail à Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com avec votre demande. Cette adresse e-mail n’est pas destinée aux demandes générales d’emploi ou à la correspondance. Nous répondrons uniquement aux demandes qui sont liées à l’accessibilité du système de candidature en ligne en raison d’un handicap.
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