Executive Assistant, Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development

工作 ID 10112320 地點格倫代爾, 加利福尼亚州, 美國 有意工作的公司 Walt Disney Imagineering 日期已公佈 Feb. 26, 2025

申請

工作概要:

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering makes the impossible possible, by combining innovation and storytelling to bring Disney stories, characters and worlds to life. Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects. Disney Imagineers are dedicated individuals who bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.

At Imagineering Research and Development, our mission is to use technology to build new experiences for our Guests and new tools for Imagineers and the Cast Members who power our parks. R&D is a team of engineers, designers, artists, and scientists who share a passion for solving hard problems and building ground-breaking experiences.

This is an On-Site Full-Time role based in Glendale, CA. Please note that relocation will not be available.

You will report to a Vice President & Executive, Research & Development.

What You Will Do

We’re looking for a proactive, organized, adaptable Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support for two WDI R&D Studio Executives and secondary support for department needs as required. You’d be a key member of a multidisciplinary, high-visibility team developing new tools, technologies, and techniques for Disney's theme parks, attractions, and resorts worldwide.

The successful candidate will operate as the primary point of contact for two WDI R&D Executives with an emphasis on managing and prioritizing extremely busy calendars. You will need to respond quickly and efficiently, anticipating the needs of your executives and always staying one step ahead. You will demonstrate professionalism, initiative, a results-driven mindset, adaptability, accountability for your work, and a strong team-oriented approach.

On any given day, the role may require you to complete many of these tasks, often simultaneously:

Schedule Management & Prioritization

Manage leader calendars including scheduling meetings, responding to meeting requests, and resolving calendar conflicts in line with leader priorities and studio goals
Coordinate with other executive calendars, often across multiple locations and time zones
Proactively prepare leaders for meetings, ensuring adequate travel and preparation time, scheduling any pre-meetings or work sessions, and confirming that all necessary stakeholders are included
Anticipate future needs with regards to scheduling, communication, follow-up and support
Exercise judgment and prioritize complex schedules and tasks accordingly

Travel and Events

Book travel and create detailed itineraries when needed, including complex international trips, event ticketing, and dining reservations
Coordinate travel planning and reservations with other EAs (if multiple executives are traveling together) to ensure everyone has the same information
Manage and reconcile expense reports, invoices, and receipts, in accordance with company policies
Greet and assist visitors for work sessions and special events – including senior executives, strategic partners, and high-profile VIPs – maintaining a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Assist as needed with coordination, both on-site and off-site, of workshops, team events, and demos, including internal and external partners, vendors, and collaborators (agendas, catering, travel coordination, and day-of event management)
Assist with general departmental tasks, including ordering snacks and stocking supplies

Collaboration & Communication

Establish positive rapport and strong partnerships with leaders, other assistants, and colleagues
Regularly handle sensitive information in a discrete and confidential manner
Efficiently prioritize and respond to incoming messages and meeting requests across multiple collaboration tools and platforms, ensuring timely communication
Help set up conference rooms for meetings, including basic audiovisual and teleconferencing set up and troubleshooting
Consistently provide and receive feedback from others in a constructive manner to encourage professional growth and foster an environment of trust and a cohesive team
Consistently create and support a friendly, professional atmosphere

Required Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of experience supporting a senior executive in an administrative support role
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
Proficiency in technology (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom) and quick learning of new tools and processes
Superior interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence in both written and verbal communication
Demonstrated experience handling confidential and sensitive information
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain strong cooperative relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors in all relevant functions
Highly adaptable, with the ability to handle shifting priorities and last-minute changes with a calm head and positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to both give and receive constructive feedback
Team player with positive/easy-going manner to handle varied personalities, responsibilities and assignments.
Detailed oriented with the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
Flexibility to work overtime as needed in urgent situations
Ability to work in a matrixed organization, receiving and prioritizing direction from multiple leaders and stakeholders simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within the Walt Disney Company or in a dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environment
Prior experience with office systems and processes (e.g. SAP, Concur, Coupa, and Workday)
Experience managing media files including asset organization, resizing, watermarking, and large-file exchange
Interest in experiential entertainment, immersive experiences, and/or new technologies

Education

A Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $64,300 to $86,200 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.

申請

關於Walt Disney Imagineering:

華特迪士尼幻想工程 (WDI) 於 1952 年成立，最初以「WED 企業」之名設計並興建了全球首個主題樂園——迪士尼樂園，將想像及創意與尖端科技結合，締造令人畢生難忘的體驗。WDI 是想像、設計和建造全球所有迪士尼主題樂園、度假區、景點和郵輪的一股創意力量。幻想工程獨有的力量來自多元化的全球創意團隊及專業技術人員，在迪士尼故事敍述的偉大傳承上推而廣之，開拓出嶄新形式的娛樂。將這種揉合了藝術與科學的獨特作品付諸實踐的幻想工程師來自超過 100 個不同專業範疇，將意念由天馬行空的階段一路帶領到開幕日為止。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 WDI Research & Development, Inc.，其所屬的業務部門是 Walt Disney Imagineering。

WDI Research & Development, Inc. 是提供平等就業機會的僱主。求職者都會獲得聘僱考量的機會，不分種族、宗教、膚色、生理性別、性傾向、社會性別、性別認同、性別表達、原國籍、血統、年齡、婚姻狀態、軍人或退伍軍人身份、醫療狀況、遺傳資訊或殘疾狀況、或者聯邦、州級或地方法律所禁止的其他任何基本特徵。Disney 提倡讓所有人的想法和決策都有助我們發展、創新、創造最好故事的商業環境，並與瞬息萬變的世界息息相關。

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