Executive Assistant II (ESPN)

Job ID 10104707 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Nov. 08, 2024

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Job Summary:

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation. ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

The Executive Assistant II will provide administrative support to 4 executives including: the SVP ESPN Creative Studio, the VP Animation, Graphics Innovation, Playout, Edit, the VP, Content Integration & Synergy Solutions, and the VP Visual Storytelling. This includes, but is not limited to, calendar management, preparing and tracking expense reports, making travel arrangements, and preparing meeting materials. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual capable of achieving results in a fast-paced environment and should possess an ability to maintain confidentiality and manage high-level relationships with sensitivity.

Responsibilities:

Assists 4 executives in providing a wide range of administrative support functions focused upon the needs of assigned executives
Conducts a wide range of assignments derived from the duties and responsibilities of the executive(s) served; specific functions may include:
Coordinating and maintaining Outlook calendars
Gathering materials for events such as meetings & presentations
Administering travel arrangements and related travel and entertainment expense reports
Books conferences rooms for executives supported by the role
Coordinating team events
Coordinates the administration, logistics and flow of the work for the assigned executives
Provides office management including space planning as needed, printer, mail distribution and calendar maintenance for specified conference rooms
Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and tact
Interacts with a wide variety of ESPN, Disney, and external contacts on behalf of the executives assigned

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of related executive administrative support in generally comparable functions
Demonstrates the following: Executive and individual time management, conflict management, business acumen, planning and execution
Strong organizational skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail while handling multiple, simultaneous requests
Timely follow up
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with ability to quickly learn any ECS specific databases used by the executive(s) supported
Has advanced oral and written communication skills; demonstrates a high sensitivity to the purposes and motivations of the persons desiring contact with the assigned executive(s); ability to work effectively with a diverse group
Highly empathetic, self-starter who is tech savvy and solution oriented
Builds relationships across ECS, ESPN, Disney and with external partners

Preferred Education:

Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

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 ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, 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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Explore this Location Bristol, CT

The Heart of Connecticut Bristol, Connecticut is just two hours from Boston and New York and just an hour from the shoreline. From the natural beauty of picturesque hills and fall foliage, to the high tech satellite dishes of ESPN, Bristol’s “City sized” with a small town vibe, offering wonderful memories no matter your pace.