Executive Assistant
Discovery Communications
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 10/1/2019 7:32:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Our Team
The joint venture with Chip and Joanna will offer remarkable real-life stories with everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone and transformational moments.
The Role
Provide high-level executive, administrative support to Production and Development, and executive based in the NYC offices. Position is primary point of contact for key administrative functions including schedule and travel management, expense reports, sensitive communications, and acting as liaison both within and outside of the company.
Responsibilities
1. Schedule appointments, maintain and update GM’s daily calendar.
2. Answer telephone, screen calls, route callers, take messages, respond to internal and external inquiries, and provide routine information within the scope of authority.
3. Schedule, organize and coordinate meetings and facilities, including travel, transportation/hotel arrangements, prepare and distribute materials, agendas, notes, handouts, etc. Arrange presentations and conferences, coordinate equipment needs and refreshments, compile and distribute materials, etc.
4. Responsible for the financial processes of check requests, invoices and purchase orders. Arrange travel itineraries and prepare travel and expense reports.
5. Open, review, route, and disseminate interoffice and external mail, distribute correspondence and other material to department staff.
6. Establish and maintain records and files as necessary. Review, sort and file a variety of materials.
7. Assist with special projects and provide general office support.
8. Function as administrative liaison to departmental staff, other departments, external vendors and consultants.
9. Perform other related duties and participate in other departmental projects as necessary.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in related field of study
* Three to five years administrative/coordination experience
* Must be articulate, personable, detail-oriented, and have strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills
* Must have demonstrated experience and competency in providing senior executive administrative assistance or departmental support and coordination
* Must demonstrate confidentiality and flexibility in accepting new and changing responsibilities and be a proactive problem solver
* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in workplace applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) are required. Should be open to learn and master new computer skills as required.
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
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