Executive Assistant

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

CBS is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the SVP, News & Late Night Sales in the Network Sales department in the New York office. Outside of serving in an administrative capacity, this individual will assist in managing short and long-term projects.

Responsibilities:
• Handle all administrative duties for the executive including but not limited to: arranging travel, managing schedule, reconciling expenses, answering phones, completing personal tasks, organize group projects and reports.
• Assemble briefing materials on individuals/organizations for executive prior to meetings
• Keep executive abreast of trends and new developments in late night/entertainment space by reading industry publications, monitoring social media and tracking competitors' initiatives
• Serve as liaison with other sales departments across the organization
• Regularly attend sales meetings with the purpose of taking notes and ensuring action items from the meetings are executed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
• 4 year college degree highly preferred
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interest and familiarity with ad sales, late night & news
• Organized and works efficiently and effectively
• Self-starter with a positive can-do attitude who identifies problems and then comes up with solutions
• Ability to think ahead and catch problems before they arise
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to interact with high profile talent and executives
• Pleasant phone manner

FUNCTION: Administrative

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjzx50-18-119-104-238-42 in your application.