Administrative Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking candidates for the position of an Administrative Assistant in our Los Angeles, California office.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a whip smart Administrative Assistant with a passion for all things digital needed for an internal digital division that functions and feels like a start-up environment.

Based in Century City, CA, MyDiscovery is a department within Discovery Communications whose mission is to develop innovative web and app products for the digital space. This is a small, tight-knit team utilizing an agile development methodology, which makes for a fast paced, rapidly changing environment with many moving pieces.

The administrative assistant has two primary functions. First and foremost is to provide EA support to our SVP and other senior executives. Responsibilities include booking and planning travel, processing expenses, scheduling, calendar management, correspondence and other projects as assigned. In addition, this role assists the Operations team. Tasks may include interview scheduling, office supply management, travel booking, new hire onboarding, party planning, and assorted paperwork. Additional duties may be assigned including research, testing new products and generally pitching in wherever help is needed.

The successful candidate welcomes challenges, thrives in fast-paced environments, is compulsively organized and keeps cool under pressure. This job will not be boring. We're looking for a sharp, ambitious, organized, systems-minded, hardworking internet enthusiast who isn't afraid to think outside the box to meet the team's constantly evolving goals.

Responsibilities:
* Admin support of West Coast office and executive staff including scheduling, phones, expenses, travel, etc.
* Manage office needs for West Coast team's supplies, event planning, etc.
* Purchase order & invoice system management.
* Help onboard new hires.
* Coordinate department meetings.
* Coordinate for a team stretching across three cities.
* Conduct research and present findings.

Requirements:
* Passion for new technologies and platforms: digital, internet, smart phones, tablets
* Interest in a career in digital media
* Demonstrated ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize, manage, and deliver successfully on multiple projects simultaneously
* Highly organized, with strong analytical skills and able to work well under pressure
* Flexible team player with keen attention to detail
* Requires minimum supervision; self-motivated; performance-oriented; positive outlook
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Mastery of MSOffice product suite, especially Outlook and Excel
* BA or BS degree
* At least 1 year of full-time relevant work experience

This is a full-time, temporary position in our Los Angeles, California office. Discovery is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Discovery prohibits the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, furnishing or being under the influence of illegal or illicit drugs or other controlled substances.