Job Posting Title:
Executive Assistant (WPVI-TV)Req ID:
10154517Job Description:
About the Role & Team
6abc/WPVI-TV, the ABC/Disney Owned television station in Philadelphia has an opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the President and General Manager. 6abc/WPVI is part of the 8 station Owned Television group, which is in the Disney Entertainment Division. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for more than 45 years, 6abc is the home of Action News and delivers local news, information, traffic and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves close to 7 million people who reside in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware
This position reports to the President & General Manager and represents both the President and 6abc/WPVI in a professional, positive manner. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships at all levels, be an exceptional team player, and proactively provide support whenever needed.
What You Will Do
Provide primary administrative support to the President and back up support to other station executives
Perform overall administrative duties including, but not limited to, answering and screening incoming phone calls, scheduling meetings and maintaining extensive calendars, handling the preparation and processing of expense reports.
Apply additional office support such as distributing mail, filing, photocopying, scanning and tracking documents, and word processing
Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of business travel, including trip logistics and itinerary, meeting coordination, as well as remote support
Prepare confidential memos, correspondence, letters, business updates, meeting notes, Power Point and/or Keynote presentations, correspondence and complex reports
Assist in assembling budget books/financial presentations as needed
Aggregate information in Excel for reporting
Interface (both written and verbal) with various internal WPVI and ABC OTV departments, Executives and business units
Participate in the administrative team, providing backup to other assistants and contributing to common administrative duties
Required Qualifications & Skills
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity for an executive (VP or higher)
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, prioritize, meet deadlines, and be resourceful and flexible, while maintaining absolute professionalism and confidentiality
Team player with a great attitude with the ability to interact with and build strong relationships across multiple levels of employees and clients within and outside the organization
Detail-oriented, with proven organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in completing tasks without supervision
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team
Possess enthusiasm, flexibility and creativity and be willing to assume challenges and increased responsibility
Ability to quickly learn internal meeting systems (i.e. expenses systems, travel booking, invoices systems, conference room reservations, etc.) and build a network of colleagues to assist in answering questions
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years’ experience supporting a senior level executive in the entertainment industry
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Job Posting Segment:
Owned TV StationsJob Posting Primary Business:
Owned TV Stations AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
Executive SupportEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Philadelphia, PA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-07-02Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years administrative experience supporting an executive (VP or higher)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to prepare confidential memos, correspondence, presentations, meeting notes and complex reports
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently
- Ability to manage travel logistics, expense reporting, and quickly learn internal expense/travel/invoice and meeting systems
- Minimum of 4 years' experience supporting a senior level executive in the entertainment industry
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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