Executive Assistant (Casting - 20th Television)
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Burbank
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Executive Assistant (Casting - 20th
Television) Req ID: 10146368 Job Description: Disney Entertainment
Television is seeking a proactive, highly organized Executive
Assistant to support the VP and Director of Casting at 20th
Television. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a
fast-paced, creative environment and is passionate about television
and talent. Responsibilities: Maintain and organize calendar
scheduling, phones, and collaborating with senior offices for
travel arrangements, tickets, and events for the VP. Prepare and
schedule for various internal/external meetings such as casting
concept calls, live casting sessions, department meetings and
presentations Create and contribute on lists, memos, meetings,
talent reels, and events on behalf of VP Aid in audio/visual needs
for casting purposes (i.e. recording live sessions, playback and
screenshare in meetings) Work with other assistants to ensure
casting information is updated for VP in a timely manner Submit and
track expense reports and purchasing requests for VP, departmental
supplies, and events through Casual Buyer, Concur, and internal
finance Assist in talent outreach initiatives including Actor
Workshops and talent searches Provide additional support to other
executives and department as needed Develops and maintains
databases, distribution lists, mailing lists and filing systems
Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all
matters and documents Demonstrate strong communication and
time-management skills, able to effectively communicate and manage
tasks in a proactive and timely manner Basic Qualifications: 1
years supporting an executive in an administrative capacity in
Casting, Agency or a Network/Studio Experience building and
maintaining filing systems and organizing and maintaining large
amounts of data Excellent verbal and written communication skills
including telephone etiquette Demonstrated proficiency with
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook Demonstrated
organizational, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solving
skills Knowledge of agencies, networks, and social media platforms
Strong pop culture knowledge, including but not limited to
celebrities in movies, TV, music, digital and sports Willingness to
work a flexible schedule to accommodate overtime with short notice
Ability to assume responsibility, function effectively in team
environment or independently, with minimal supervision Ability to
work well under pressure, successfully coordinate multiple
projects, and adaptable to fast paced changes Ability to recognize
a need and take ownership of its completion Demonstrated ability to
handle confidential and sensitive information Edit and upload actor
materials such as auditions, demos, etc via iMovie, Adobe Premiere,
Final Cut Pro, Quicktime Appreciation for talent and the desire to
get to know their work by going to theater, comedy clubs,
showcases, etc. Demonstrated interest in casting Preferred
Qualifications: 2 years of related experience Knowledge of SAP &
Concur Experience with managing talent Someone with a passion for
casting and talent Strong social media knowledge Familiarity with
IMDB, Breakdown Services, Studio System, Scenechronize, CastIt
Systems are preferable The hiring range for this position in
Burbank, CA is $54,000 to $72,400 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 Posting
Segment: Disney Television Group Job Posting Primary Business:
Casting Primary Job Posting Category: Executive Support Employment
Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank,
CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-03-31
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