Executive Admin Assistant

Job Description

Who is the CNN Business Administration Team?
The support staff behind the people building CNN's current success and our future. We are a can-do collaborative team of Business Administrative professionals who are passionate about the news business and the people who make that possible. We work hard to support our business but have fun doing it and that's what makes this job great!

The Job
Are you a dynamic team player with excellent communication skills? Do you want to support clients in an exciting and ever-changing world of news at the forefront of CNN? The Executive Administrative Assistant provides key support to three CNN News Executives overseeing newsgathering across the Southeast United States along with Daytime and Weekend Programming on CNN, while also participating as an active member of the CNN Business Administration team.

The Daily
• Provide a full range of administrative support to three CNN Executives including the SVP of Programming and Newsroom Editorial, VP of Programming and Newsroom Editorial, and VP of News Bureau- Atlanta.
• Support includes but is not limited to: travel arrangements, maintain calendars, schedule meetings, arrange video conferences, catering coordination, prepare and review expense reports in compliance with company policy
• Provide back-up support for EAA colleagues and their Executives, and other tasks and projects as required by the Executives or Business Administration management.
• The ideal candidate must be able to prioritize while handling a demanding, ever-changing calendar for the Executives.
• 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.
• Candidate must be able to work with high profile Executives with ease.
• Must be able to work well as an integral part of the Business Administration team supporting Talent, Field Producers, and CNN Show Teams.

The Essentials
• Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Three - Five years of executive level support experience.
• Must be Microsoft Office proficient.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to computer systems and change.
• High level of diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• You should be extremely organized and work efficiently in a very fast paced environment. Know how to prioritize and have an eye for detail.
• Communication is key in this role so excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• You should have excellent attitude and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of the Business Administration team. Must have a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• 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.
• Must be willing to be on-call on a 24x7 basis, reachable by cell phone.

If this opportunity accurately describes you and what you are looking for, then we look forward to considering you to join our inclusive and exciting team at CNN!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5p64z-18-118-120-109-42 in your application.