Executive Administrative Assistant

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the Chief Operating and Financial Officer of VERSANT, a newly formed, independent media company. We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and who values building strong relationships across the organization. This role is critical to enabling the success of our executive and broader team, and the ideal candidate will embody the company’s core values of transparency, trust, and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar & Schedule Management:
  Own and creatively manage a highly dynamic and complex calendar involving executives at all levels, coordinating meetings across time zones and accommodating frequent changes. Demonstrate a results-driven approach to securing time with internal and external stakeholders.
• Relationship Management & Collaboration:
  Build strong, trusted relationships with other assistants, team members, and stakeholders. Be a culture carrier who contributes to a positive, team-oriented environment and proactively seeks ways to foster collaboration.
• Expense & Policy Management:
  Handle and monitor executive expenses, ensuring adherence to company policies. Use judgment and discretion in managing approvals and identifying issues requiring escalation.
• Communications & Liaison:
  Act as a key point of contact for both internal and external communications, prioritizing and streamlining information flow while representing the executive's voice and style.
• Confidentiality & Trust:
  Handle highly sensitive information with the utmost discretion. Build a deep level of trust with the executive team and others.
• Process Improvement:
  Continuously assess current workflows and processes. Recommend and implement improvements that enhance team efficiency and operational excellence.
• Office & Event Support:
  Assist with office administration, team events, and coordination of logistics and materials for meetings, both virtual and in-person.
• Responsiveness & Flexibility:
  Be highly responsive, with a can-do attitude and readiness to step in whenever and wherever needed, especially during high-priority moments.
• Project Management & Special Assignments: Assist with special projects and provide backup support for other assistants when required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience working in a corporate environment supporting senior executives, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the organization
• Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent judgment and decision-making
• High level of integrity and the ability to always maintain confidentiality
• Creative and resourceful problem-solver w