Administrative Assistant, Fox Weather

Job Description

FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel's expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations' added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX's Connected TV Apps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Weather is looking for a highly organized, motivated, and experienced Administrative Assistant to support the President of FOX Weather / COO of News and Operations for FOX Television Stations. This is a unique opportunity to work on a start-up team within a historic company!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Actively partner with the President to help her manage high-profile projects under deadline
• Stay on top of all outreach to the executive office, including phone calls, emails, and mail
• Handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally
• Manage a calendar of virtual and in-person meetings, updating promptly with changes
• Anticipate executive needs and take steps to ensure projects run seamlessly
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on concerns and conflicts as they arise
• Organize and maintain an up-to-date contact directory
• Organize calls and meetings, and ensure responsibilities are effectively communicated to those involved
• Handle all aspects of business travel and engagements, including booking transportation, creating itineraries, and processing expense reports
• Help produce and distribute various memos, letters, forms, and presentations
• Build and maintain filing and tracking systems to organize significant amounts of information
• Provide general support to executive office visitors
• Ensure the executive's office equipment is functioning properly, and coordinate any necessary maintenance or repairs
• Communicate professionally with all levels of management, both within the company and externally
• Help facilitate special events and executive presentations
• Support and pitch ideas to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of daily operations
• Manage inventory and distribution of company merchandise (hats, t-shirts, etc.) to appropriate parties

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and in person
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, and capable of tracking multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Some familiarity with the media/communication industry's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Exemplary time management skills
• Skilled at both taking direction and working independently as needed
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Quick learner and active listener
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate business needs / special events
• Positive ''Can Do'' approach to challenges
• Finally, a strong interest in weather isn't mandatory, but it definitely helps!

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $17.79-25.00 per hour for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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