Hybrid Executive Assistant-WDI bei Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering · Lake Buena Vista, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Lake Buena Vista
Job Posting Title:
Executive Assistant-WDIReq ID:
10124913Job Description:
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals and solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us!.
This is an On-Site Full-Time salaried non-exempt role based in Lake Buena Vista, FL. You will report to the Vice President & Executive, Architecture and Project Design.
You Will:
We’re looking for a proactive, organized, adaptable Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support for WDI 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 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:
Manage leader calendars including scheduling meetings, responding to meeting requests, and resolving calendar conflicts in line with leader priorities and 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
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 purchasing supplies
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
You Will Have:
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 people 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
Required 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.
Job Posting Segment:
WDI Creative DevelopmentJob Posting Primary Business:
Architecture & Design (WDI)Primary Job Posting Category:
Executive SupportEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-08-14 Jetzt bewerben