Executive Administrative Assistant

Job Description

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CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news. The Internet is changing the news and information landscape, and we're embarking on a crucial mission to tell stories rooted in journalism and facts through the next generation of news and information experiences.
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Executive Administrative Assistant

Provide a full range of administrative support to the CNN Executive(s) 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.

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-rnbqk1-18-219-112-111-42 in your application.