Newsroom Business Administrator

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS News Detroit, a CBS owned and operated station in the Detroit market, is seeking a dynamic Newsroom Business Administrator to support the business and administrative functions of the News and Production departments. The ideal candidate is a successful multi-tasker with broad business experience, excellent communication, customer service, computer (especially Excel) and organizational skills! This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide administrative and business support to the News and Accounting departments, contributing to the overall station function.
• Generate purchase orders (POs) for News, Production, and Engineering departments.
• Distribute and code incoming invoices for approval by the appropriate department manager; ensure timely delivery to GBS for entry and follow up on PO/accounts payable issues.
• Assist in forecasting, budgeting, and monthly expense tracking.
• Prepare and review expense reports; assist News staff with expense report submissions.
• Create and manage onboarding schedules for newsroom new hires.
• Arrange lodging and travel for talent, photojournalists, producers, and managers.
• Manage office responsibilities such as filing, mail distribution, and guest reception.
• Handle purchasing and invoice processing for News and Technical Operations.
• Cover News Department telephones, including fielding viewer calls and emails.
• Assist w/new vendor setup and serve as Duopoly Station liaison with GBS (AP) when needed.
• Curate monthly audio cue report.
• Various other duties as assigned by Station Manager and Regional General Manager.

Basic Qualifications
• 1 years of relevant business experience.
• Highly computer literate, including MS Office/Word/Excel.
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and stays calm under pressure.

Additional Qualifications
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent phone skills and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Oracle and Wide Orbit is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred, equivalent experience will be considered.
• Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant is preferred.

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