Executive Assistant - Media Trainee Program

Job Description

Responsibilities
In this role, you'll act as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman of NBCUniversal Local as well as the SVP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You will receive exposure to multiple shadowing and project opportunities across different areas of interest (i.e. reporting, sales, marketing, tech, etc.).

As the Executive Assistant, you will manage the day-to-day administrative functions as well as interface with a variety of employees (both internally and externally). Some of those administrative duties include but are not limited to: Handling heavy call volume – screen and log calls and respond to inquiries directly, manage calendars, book conference rooms, schedule staff meetings & client meetings as necessary. You will coordinate travel accommodations including comprehensive and detailed itineraries. You will be leaned on to assume assistant duties for CFO, CMO & SVP of News Standards when needed.

Event planning will also be part of the role! Some of those events will involve planning and programming related to diversity, equality and inclusion efforts across the division.

This is an awesome opportunity that is meant to catapult you into our NBCUniversal Local Development Program (i.e. Reporter Trainee Program, Producer Development Program, Marketing Promo Producer Program, Sales Associate Program, etc.).
One of the requirements for this is to successfully perform in the Executive Assistant role for at least 24 months.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Minimum 1 year administrative experience - this can include internship or rotational program experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and video conferencing platforms

Basic Qualifications
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to work overtime and be flexible with hours
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions - NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Desired Characteristics
• Minimum 1 year administrative experience, preferably within a news organization OR at least 1 internship within a news organization
• Desire to establish a career within a news organization, preferably within a local news station
• Superior organizational and administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work required
• Pleasant personality and fosters team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels both internal and external
• Attention to detail and demonstrated initiative
• Self-starter with ability to follow through without supervision
• Able to prioritize competing requests and manage busy schedules
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and video conferencing platforms
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy401p-18-117-186-92-42 in your application.