Executive Assistant

Job Description

The Job

The CW Television Network is currently looking for an Executive Assistant, who is responsible for providing executive support for the General Counsel & Head of Business Affairs. Also responsible for supporting the CW Business Affairs team.

The Daily
• Handles general administrative responsibilities, including filing, heavy phones, typing correspondence, sending and receiving mail, maintaining databases, maintaining calendar, arranging phone calls, meetings, greeting talent, executives and guests, etc.
• Position executes and maintains contract summaries for agreements, various project status reports, producer, writer, and talent fee summaries, license expiration/syndication availability calendar, option date calendar; and contact database.
• Tracks all necessary dates and time sensitive information; notifies and obtains responses from Programming department on options. Works with Finance department to interpret contractual payment requirements and tracks agreement execution.
• Coordinates and directs information and paper flow between Business Affairs and Programming and Finance departments, regularly interfacing with agents/managers, business affairs contacts and lawyers.
• Performs various related duties as necessary.
• Maintaining a calm and organized work environment is essential.

The Essentials
• BA/BS degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years office experience required.
• Previous executive administrative or office management experience strongly preferred.
• Must have extensive knowledge and use of computer databases.
• Working knowledge of television business strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general computer operation.
• Previous experience in entertainment field preferred.

The Compensation
• $23-$25/hr commensurate with experience and skill level

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb3k5o-3-15-143-181-42 in your application.