Executive Assistant I
ESPN
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 3/9/2018 9:09:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
This Executive Assistant I will support the Executive Vice President of Content, who is based in New York City but travels to Bristol, CT and Los Angeles frequently. This role conducts a range of assignments derived from the duties and responsibilities of the executive he/she supports; specific functions include, but are not limited to: coordinating and maintaining appointment calendars; gathering and abstracting materials for such events as meetings, conferences and presentations; administering travel arrangements and related travel and entertainment expense reports; answering and screening incoming calls; reviewing and categorizing incoming correspondence / memoranda / emails; preparing routine correspondence, memoranda and e-mail responses; arranging department functions, meetings and activities including coordinating materials to be presented; maintaining contact lists and databases; coordinating and supporting ESPN Content functions including team meetings and events.
Responsibilities
• Assist the Executive Vice President in all administrative functions necessary to his position, including maintaining his calendar, scheduling appointments, booking travel, doing expenses, organizing events and meetings, managing relationships internally and externally etc.
• Works closely with Manager, Office of EVP to ensure seamless coordination and execution for all of the aforementioned responsibilities.
• Co-manage the overall office operations in NYC by supporting administrative needs of the EVP and managing all aspects of daily office operations including coordinating office space for staff, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment
• Coordinates the administration, logistics and flow of the work for the assigned executive; tracks and follows-up on key ''to-do'' items in behalf of the assigned executive
• Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and tact
• Interacts with a wide variety of high level ESPN and external contacts in behalf of the executive served
• Interacts with high level representatives of the media, clients, affiliates, public figures in behalf of the assigned executive; may coordinate and / or participate in meetings with these contacts
Basic Qualifications
• Demonstrates the following: time management, organizational skills, conflict management, business acumen, planning, priority setting, decision quality, excellent verbal and written communication, and computer proficiency
• Has advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, databases used by the executive supported
• Has advanced knowledge of many administrative functions and processes
• Has advanced research and data analysis skills
• Has a highly advanced ability to organize work and to set priorities; has advanced multi-tasking skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Has and applies advanced experience in the conduct of several administrative processes and procedures carried out in the organization directed by the assigned executive
• Has an advanced knowledge of the administrative processes carried out by the assigned executive and those of the organization directed by the assigned executive
• Has highly advanced skills in communication and diplomacy; has high sensitive to the purposes and motivations of the persons desiring contact with the assigned executive; is sensitive to and able to work effectively with a diverse group and individuals
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree preferred
Company Overview
Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary
Additional Information
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all
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