Executive Assistant, National Geographic

Job ID 10156360 Location Burbank, California, United States / Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Jul. 22, 2026

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Job Summary:

Day-to-day responsibilities include calendaring, completing expense reports, travel planning, and managing internal and external communications. This role will support the SVP and team in creating presentation materials, providing project management support, coordinating department-level meetings and events, and collecting timely updates from the team to share with senior leadership. In addition to understanding the executive’s business -- and business needs – the role will require any candidates to build an understanding of the leadership and workings of National Geographic and The Walt Disney Company.

Candidates for this role should feel comfortable acting as an administrator in a professional setting, maintaining strict confidentiality standards, and representing the department to the broader organization. They will need to be detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to balance multiple high-priority projects with tight deadlines. They should present as professional, have a positive attitude, and be proactive, resourceful, and flexible. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities:

Calendaring: Manage the day-to-day schedule of the SVP, balancing heavy demands on her schedule with the requirements of the business. Includes scheduling meetings, communicating with key stakeholders and other administrative professionals, as well as booking travel. Will require communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Administrative support for the SVP Direct Reports: Will include scheduling and coordination of meetings, as well as collecting updates, information, and deliverables for the SVP.
Coordinate with other administrative leads across departments: Work with similar staff members across teams within Nat Geo Content to ensure smooth communication, scheduling, and collaboration between executives and staff.
Documentation: Pull data and reports for review by the SVP, take notes during meetings, collect regular updates and deliverables from the Brand & Franchise team to share with leadership
Expense reporting: File timely and accurate expense reports on behalf of the SVP and occasionally her Direct Reports or on behalf of department-level initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge of appropriate software including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Google workspace, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat and All Social Media Platforms
Relevant Internship Experience within Entertainment or Project Management

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years working as an administrative assistant, executive support preferred

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA and Washington DC is $59,600 to $79,800 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.

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About National Geographic:

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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