Department Assistant, Sports

This is a Full Time Job

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount , including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount . CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.


Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to learn the sports television and media business working with executives from a variety of areas across the Sports Division? Then this CBS Sports Department Assistant position may be for you! The role will support high level executives at CBS Sports from the Programming, Business Affairs, Office of DEI, Communications, Finance and HR teams. The position is based in NYC and will require the assistant to be in the office on a hybrid basis, with the ability to work remotely. Our ideal candidate will have a general familiarity of sports and is highly organized with fervent attention to detail.

Specific responsibilties include but not limted to:
• Assist with scheduling and preparation of meetings both internally and externally
• Serve as a point person for all meeting requests, agendas, documents and questions
• Book travel for EVP and VPs, as needed, with attention to detail to ensure accurate itinerary and travel experience
• Manage T&L expenses for EVP and VPs, as needed
• Assist with planning of internal events, including Town Halls, Media Session, Culture and Team building events, etc.
• Cultivate a strong team culture and live our values as a liaison between departments, other networks, and outside partners.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in an administrative assistant role
• Excellent computer skills (Slack, Zoom, Microsoft, Google suite)
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Able to interact confidently with individuals at all levels of organization, particularly senior levels
• Able to discreetly maintain sensitive information
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Strong interest in sports and production