Sr. Executive Assistant, Original Programming (FX)

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Sr. Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment in Burbank.

The role requires meticulous scheduling, travel coordination, and managing incoming materials with discretion in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience in entertainment industry support, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous work experience at a talent agency, production company studio, or network with a solid grasp of the entertainment business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential
• High level of confidentiality, judgment, and integrity in handling sensitive information and materials
• Must be highly organized, demonstrate attention to detail, and be able to multitask and handle a fast-paced and high-volume atmosphere
• Must be resourceful, positive and collaborative
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Words, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work overtime

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings, answer phones, make travel arrangements, and various other administrative tasks to support the President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment
• Track all incoming written material for the department and written and visual material for supervisor plus maintain an accurate and detailed account of all submissions
• Keep up to date records and knowledge of current series and development projects supervisor is involved with
• Evaluate material and think analytically about it
• Support the department and other executives as needed, which includes scheduling studio meetings, updating the department records for the shows currently in development or production
• Serve as the liaison to other departments for information on our series

Skills

Entertainment business

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Sr. Executive Assistant, Original Programming (FX)

Job ID 10162397 Location Burbank, California, United States Business FX Networks Date posted Oct. 06, 2026

FX is seeking a Sr. Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. The role will involve heavy scheduling, tracking and logging incoming material, and answering phones. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule meetings, answer phones, make travel arrangements, and various other administrative tasks to support the President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment
• Track all incoming written material for the department and written and visual material for supervisor plus maintain an accurate and detailed account of all submissions
• Keep up to date records and knowledge of current series and development projects supervisor is involved with
• Evaluate material and think analytically about it
• Support the department and other executives as needed, which includes scheduling studio meetings, updating the department records for the shows currently in development or production
• Serve as the liaison to other departments for information on our series

Requirements:

• 2+ years previous work experience at a talent agency, production company studio, or network with a solid grasp of the entertainment business
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential
• High level of confidentiality, judgment, and integrity in handling sensitive information and materials
• Must be highly organized, demonstrate attention to detail, and be able to multitask and handle a fast-paced and high-volume atmosphere
• Must be resourceful, positive and collaborative
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Words, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work overtime

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting an SVP or above
• Knowledge and passion for entertainment and media

FX is seeking a Sr. Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. The role will involve heavy scheduling, tracking and logging incoming material, and answering phones. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule meetings, answer phones, make travel arrangements, and various other administrative tasks to support the President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment
• Track all incoming written material for the department and written and visual material for supervisor plus maintain an accurate and detailed account of all submissions
• Keep up to date records and knowledge of current series and development projects supervisor is involved with
• Evaluate material and think analytically about it
• Support the department and other executives as needed, which includes scheduling studio meetings, updating the department records for the shows currently in development or production
• Serve as the liaison to other departments for information on our series

Requirements:

• 2+ years previous work experience at a talent agency, production company studio, or network with a solid grasp of the entertainment business
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential
• High level of confidentiality, judgment, and integrity in handling sensitive information and materials
• Must be highly organized, demonstrate attention to detail, and be able to multitask and handle a fast-paced and high-volume atmosphere
• Must be resourceful, positive and collaborative
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Words, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work overtime

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting an SVP or above
• Knowledge and passion for entertainment and media

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $66,200 to $88,700 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.

FX, a division of Disney Entertainment Television, is a multiplatform brand that develops, produces, commissions and markets original programming for Hulu and the FX and FXX linear channels in the U.S., and Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other international territories. The FX brand mark appears above the title across its entire slate of originals. Over the past two decades, FX has been responsible for some the most-critically acclaimed and award-winning shows on television. Some of the brand’s current and legacy titles include the dramas American Horror Story, American Crime Story, The Americans, Damages, Fargo, Justified, Nip/Tuck, Pose, Rescue Me, The Shield and Sons of Anarchy; the comedies Archer, Atlanta, Better Things, DAVE, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows; and a growing slate of docuseries and documentary films.

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 FX Networks, LLC PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call FX Networks.

FX Networks, LLC 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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