Sr Executive Assistant

Yahoo Sports is one of the internet’s leading destinations for comprehensive sports news and innovative fantasy games. We produce insightful content across multiple platforms and curate quality coverage from around the web to inform and entertain fans. We're an original fantasy sports pioneer, with a legacy of innovation that helps us continue to be a fantasy leader. And as one of the most-visited sports platforms on the internet, we're one of the best places for brands to reach fans.

To be considered for this role you must live within a distance that allows you to regularly commute to our New York City office.

The Executive Assistant will provide support and report directly to the President, Yahoo Media Group while also supporting other NY-based executives.  The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support with strong organizational skills, be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills, and have the ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities:

• Provide first-class administrative and project management support to the NY-based executives

• Handle and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information

• Schedule, manage, and prioritize dynamic calendar, while keeping executive time highly accessible and flexible

• Coordinate complex virtual meetings, international and domestic travel, accommodations and logistics

• Initiate purchase orders, reconcile invoices, track budgets, and complete expense reports

• Organize events and meetings, videoconferences, and conference calls

• Interface and collaborate daily with C-level executives, Business Operations, and other Executive Assistants across the company virtually, locally and internationally

Minimum Qualifications:

• Located in NYC area

• 5+ years of high-level, complex executive administration work experience at the VP or C-level

• Power user of Slack, Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate the needs of executives and their teams, and exercise independent, sound judgment

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and execute against multiple projects and deadlines

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Highest level of professionalism and integrity

• An authentic belief in Yahoo's vision, value proposition, and growth potential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Due to the global nature of our business, ability to respond to emails and calls outside standard business hours; possess global awareness, time zone sensitivity, culture, logistics

• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning, improvement, and sharing best practices

• Startup, tech or media industry experience a plus

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

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