Sr Executive Assistant (Disney Advertising Sales)

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The Senior Executive Assistant will support the Executive Vice President of Addressable Revenue, Pricing, Planning & Operations within Disney Advertising. This high-visibility role provides both day-to-day administrative support and broader sales and operations coordination across a dynamic, fast-paced organization. You’ll play a key role in organizing cross-functional efforts, managing travel and calendars, supporting high-level internal and external events, and maintaining alignment across key leadership stakeholders—including close partnership with Disney’s President of Advertising.

This role sits within a collaborative, high-performing executive support network and serves as a key liaison across marketing, sales communications, ticketing, and purchasing functions. Candidates based in New York or Los Angeles will be considered, with New York-based candidates well-positioned to provide real-time support given the executive’s frequent travel.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Executive Assistant will act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, managing complex schedules, organizing key meetings and events, and providing high-level operational and project support. The ideal candidate will anticipate needs, maintain confidentiality, and serve as a central hub of coordination, communication, and execution across the organization. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, has exceptional attention to detail, and brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

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• Provide high-volume administrative support to the EVP. Manage complex, multi-city travel itineraries, including real-time updates based on changes and disruptions

• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, book conference rooms, and support video conference logistics

• Prepare reports, meeting agendas, and presentations; support special projects and strategic initiatives

• Serve as a communication bridge across executives, teams, and departments.

• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion

• Support events and logistics for leadership offsites, internal team-building activities, premieres, and client-facing gatherings

• Act as a casual buyer for the department—manage purchase orders, vendor contracts, and invoice processing

• Process expenses, ticket allocations, and merchandise or promo orders

• Onboard new team members, acting as a go-to resource for both logistics and culture

• Mentor and train other executive assistants and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the support function

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years supporting senior (VP+) or C-Suite executives

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills; high level of polish and professionalism

• Highly organized and detail-oriented; strong time management and follow-through

• Demonstrated discretion with sensitive and confidential information

• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, SAP, Confluence, and related tools

• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to manage ambiguity, and remain calm under pressure

• Emotionally intelligent with the ability to build relationships and influence across levels

• Strong initiative and commitment to going the extra mile

• Must be flexible to work overtime with limited notice and maintain clear, proactive communication with team members and stakeholders when availability changes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a matrixed organization and/or media/advertising industry

• Familiarity with media agency structures, client servicing, and industry event coordination (Upfronts, Cannes, etc.)

• Working knowledge of digital and streaming advertising trends and tools

• Proactive interest in department operations and program-building

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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