Executive Assistant in Sports News & Entertainment

This is a Full Time Job

Executive Assistant (Sports News & Entertainment)

Job Summary:

This Executive Assistant role provides administrative support to multiple senior leaders within ESPN's Sports News & Entertainment organization.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual capable of achieving results in a fast-paced environment and should possess an ability to maintain confidentiality and manage high-level relationships with sensitivity.

Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to four executives, including calendar management, travel arrangements, invoice processing, expense reporting, and preparation of meeting materials
• Coordinate and maintain Outlook calendars, schedule meetings, and book conference rooms
• Assist with gathering and preparing materials for meetings, presentations, and events
• Manage travel logistics and related travel and entertainment expense reports in accordance with company policies
• Support daily office operations, including coordination with IT, Facilities, and other executive assistants
• Coordinate team meetings and events as needed
• Track action items and follow up on behalf of assigned executives to ensure timely execution
• Proven ability to be resourceful in addressing challenges and providing operational support
• Interact professionally with ESPN, Disney, and external contacts on behalf of the executives supported
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and tact at all times

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing executive or senior-level administrative support in comparable functions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience coordinating executive calendars, meetings, and complex travel arrangements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to quickly learn internal systems
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and build strong working relationships across teams

Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of Concur, Workday
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Required Education
• High School Diploma

Preferred Education
• Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience

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