Job Description
Administrative Assistant, Program Development (CNN) - NY
The Job
Administrative Assistant, Content Development (CNN)
The Daily
• Provide a full range of administrative support to the CNN Executive(s) and Program Development team including, but not limited to: arrange travel, maintain Outlook calendar, schedule meetings, prepare expense reports, answer and screen calls, maintain file system, maintain office supplies, and process expenses.
• Individual must be pro-active and able to prioritize while handling a demanding, ever-changing calendar for the Executive(s).
• This individual must be able to effectively coordinate the Executive's schedule and all other necessary parties to ensure meetings and presentations are executed seamlessly.
• Attention to detail is key to this role and must be flexible to handle requests off hours.
• Candidate must be able to work with execs and high-profile talent with ease.
• Must be able to work well independently as well as part of the Business Administration team.
The Essentials
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 3+ years' experience supporting a senior level/executive preferred.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Must be MS Office proficient: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Communication is key in this role so excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• High level of confidentiality required.
• You should be extremely organized and work efficiently in a very fast paced environment.
• Must be willing to be on-call off hours, reachable by mobile phone.
• You should have excellent problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of the team.
• You should have an ability to prioritize your work so you can handle many projects simultaneously under tight deadline.
• Be flexible, dependable, and results oriented.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw7jw2-35-175-232-163-42 in your application.