Operations Assistant

Job Description

As an Operations Office Assistant, you will provide office support to the Operations/Engineering Departments at NewsNation. He or she will serve as the office liaison, communicating with internal Operations divisions and with external businesses and report to the Director, Broadcast Operations.

Responsibilities
• General administrative duties including meeting & guest planning, travel planning expense reports, scheduling, phone/mail, supplies, filing and other business matters.
• Schedule and arrange meetings, guest arrivals and conference calls with internal and external parties at a fast and constantly changing pace.
• Handle heavy telephone contact with all levels of internal and external executive management and employees
• Screen telephone calls, visitors, and letters. Answer routine questions and furnish information.
• Utilize judgment in handling inquiries from vendors, candidates, employees, and resolve concerns/issues as necessary.
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Plan staff and other team events including staff meetings, senior team meetings and off-sites when necessary. This includes managing all aspects including vendor selection, catering, audiovisual, and other logistics.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York City.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. The ability to work overtime, as needed.

Desired Qualifications
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive materials.
• Proactive thinker with understanding of how to apply data.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and on a team.
• Awareness of NewsNation programs, on-air correspondents, policies, guidelines and practices.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k).

Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000 Annualized

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r032m6-3-139-62-103-42 in your application.