Sr. Executive Assistant, Original Programming (FX)

Job Position(s): Sr. Executive Assistant, Original Programming (FX)

Disney is hiring a Sr. Executive Assistant, Original Programming (FX) based in Burbank, California, to support the President of Original Programming at FX Entertainment. This role sits at the center of FX’s development and production pipeline, handling the intake, tracking, and logging of written submissions alongside the scheduling and administrative demands of one of television’s most active drama networks. It suits a candidate with real agency, studio, or network experience who understands how episodic television development actually moves.

About the Role

The Sr. Executive Assistant, Original Programming (FX) works directly with the President of Original Programming, meaning this person has a front-row view of FX’s entire development slate from pitch through series order. Day to day, the role covers heavy calendar management, fielding incoming material from writers and producers, and maintaining detailed records of every project the department touches. This is not a general office role, it requires someone who can evaluate written material analytically and track where each project stands in the development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all scheduling, phone coverage, and travel arrangements for the President of Original Programming across a high-volume episodic television development calendar.
• Track, log, and maintain accurate records of all incoming written and visual material submitted to the department for development consideration.
• Keep current records on all series in active development or production, serving as an internal reference point for where each project stands.
• Evaluate submitted material and apply analytical thinking to assess its fit within FX’s programming context.
• Act as the liaison between Original Programming and other departments, providing accurate information on the network’s current series and development projects.
• Support additional executives in the department with scheduling studio meetings and updating department records as needed.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 2 years of experience at a talent agency, production company, studio, or network with a working knowledge of the entertainment business.
• Experience supporting an SVP or above is preferred, particularly in a development or programming context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high standard for confidentiality and judgment when handling sensitive material.
• Genuine knowledge of television development, current series, and the broader media landscape.

Why This Role

FX has built one of the most respected slates in episodic television, and this position puts you directly inside that operation at the executive level. Disney offers a hiring range of $66,200 to $88,700 per year for this role in Burbank, CA, based on a 40-hour work week. For someone looking to move from agency or production into network development, the Sr. Executive Assistant, Original Programming (FX) is a real stepping stone with meaningful exposure to how a major network greenlit series.

Apply now for the Sr. Executive Assistant, Original Programming (FX) role at Disney and take the next step in your television development career.