Senior Executive Assistant

Job ID 10148321 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Apr. 09, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

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 as well as the 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 changes 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.

The Senior Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the President & Chief Creative Officer. While this role will act as the primary contact for all incoming communication, this job is very much about people and relationships. Professionalism, diplomacy, flexibility, and attitude are critical components of success as this individual will be responsible for representing their executive internally across The Walt Disney Company’s business units and key disciplines – as well as externally across a wide variety of senior constituents spanning multiple industries and disciplines

The Senior Executive Assistant will ensure daily prioritization of communication, meetings, and action items in a fast-paced environment while managing all work with the highest degree of confidentiality, integrity, and judgment. Additionally, this individual will proactively manage the President & Chief Creative Officer complex calendar, coordinate meetings, plan and execute travel arrangements, and prepare executive level presentations and other correspondence. Beyond providing overall office administration and organizational task support, the Senior Executive Assistant will need to be a true partner to their executive understanding their executive’s business priorities and key constituents to fully anticipate needs, provide strategic and proactive support, and tap into company resources as needed.

You will report to the President & Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Imagineering/Disney Experiences.

This is a Full-Time role based in Glendale, California.

What You Will Do:

Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to screening and routing phone calls, scheduling meetings requiring significant coordination and follow-up, managing calendars, maintaining filing systems, and ensuring timely and effective communication
Understand current priorities (daily, weekly, etc.) to be strategic about how and where to direct activities (phone calls, emails, requests); Review the executive’s schedule to build-in time for strategy and planning, as well as travel between meetings, if applicable
Prepare for meetings including setup for large presentations/video conferences with multiple sites and time zones
Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of global business travel, including trip logistics and itinerary, meeting coordination, and remote support when executive is out of the office - considering time zones, weather/traffic delays, and other key inputs
Interface directly with other senior executives and their support teams both internally and externally – the ability to work well with people at all levels
Handle extremely confidential, sensitive information
Draft letters and emails on behalf of your leader
Provide additional office support such as ordering supplies, processing purchase orders, and processing SAP workflow requirements (including travel invoices)
Assist with any special projects and other related duties as needed, including sourcing publicly available research on key opportunities/potential projects.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Proven administrative experience supporting senior level executives in a fast paced, highly complex environment that is project driven within the entertainment industry
Demonstrated exemplary planning and organization skills – able to set priorities, manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and change course of action quickly where needed.
Demonstrated ability to be proactive and anticipate administrative needs, to be self-motivated and to make independent decisions
Proven ability to communicate efficiently and effectively through demonstrated strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Strong relationships across the segment and enterprise that help drive efficiency in managing scheduling issues, problem solving, and creating positive outcomes
Positive team player with an enthusiastic attitude, positive outlook, creative problem-solving skills, and strong service orientation – to go the extra mile without being asked
Complete reliability handling confidential, often highly sensitive information, and good judgment in the handling of issues
Strong proficiency with computers, phones and office equipment including Microsoft 365 Office programs, SAP, Concur, as well as the ability to learn new technologies and applications for MAC, iPhone and iPad
Proven experience with Video Teleconferencing (VTC) equipment and applications

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working within The Walt Disney Company, with a broad understanding of its business units and disciplines
Experience working in the entertainment industry supporting CEO’s & senior level executives
Presentation skills (Power Point, Keynote, Adobe suite)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: 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.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,500 to $128,000 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 Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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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