Executive Assistant, Casting (20th Television)
The Walt Disney CompanyAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Executive Assistant, Casting (20th Television)Req ID:
10141862Job Description:
Disney Entertainment Television is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to support two Directors of Casting for 20th Television. 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 an Executive Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting the Directors of Casting by managing high-level administrative responsibilities, anticipating needs, and ensuring smooth, efficient daily operations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative support including managing a dynamic calendar, coordinating meetings, and preparing for daily engagements
- Act as a trusted liaison between the two Directors of 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:
- 1+ years of administrative support experience, ideally in talent representation and/or casting for film, television, agency, or theater, with successful project outcomes
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with leaders, 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:
- 2+ years of experience on a high-volume desk
- Experience using Concur, SAP, Workday systems, Airtable, and Zoom
- Familiarity with IMDB, Studio System, PIX, CastIt, and FastCapture
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Job Posting Segment:
Disney Television GroupJob Posting Primary Business:
CastingPrimary Job Posting Category:
Executive SupportEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-02-09Apply for this role
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