Executive Assistant, Drama Development (20th Television)

Job ID 10129524 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Sep. 04, 2025

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Job Summary:

20th Television is one of the industry's most prolific suppliers of primetime television programming and entertainment content. The studio’s content now reaches more than a billion people every day across the world: in as many as 180 countries, across six continents, in 30 different languages.

20th Television is looking for an assistant to support a VP and a Director in the drama development department. This is a high volume, fast-paced desk, so the perfect candidate will: have superior organizational and communication skills; is highly motivated and detail-oriented; and can remain calm under pressure. Job responsibilities include standard assistant duties, team coordinating, and script coverage.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct administrative support to the VP and Director, including phone coverage/maintain phone log, coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, book travel, check requests, order supplies, shipping
Watch cuts and read incoming scripts to write loglines and share notes
Update grids with staff lists and production calendars
Create clip selections from dailies for internal viewing
Track incoming material and staffing submissions
Collect information for timely internal memos
Be familiar with all internal department points of contact, as well as their counterparts at the Network or Streamer
Take notes on meetings and calls

Basic Qualifications:

1+ years of previous administrative assistant experience on a high-volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency
Proven ability to multitask and work independently with little direction and follow up, in a team environment, with changing priorities
Sharp written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/deliverables
Strong proficiency with all types of computers, phones, and office equipment
Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
Complete reliability handling confidential information
Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail and a professional demeanor, positive outlook, and a can-do attitude
Able to present information in a confident, well-articulated, creative, and engaging manner
Experience providing script coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a support role in a Network, Agency, or production company
Experience interning as a studio or network
Passion for learning and eagerness to be a team player
Relevant coursework in film/television
Demonstrated interest in international and global content, with a passion for cross-cultural storytelling and market relevance
Demonstrated openness and adaptability to a wide range of genres and creative tastes

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $53,300 to $71,300 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 Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation 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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