Executive Assistant, Strategy & Business Operations, CNN Digital Products & Services

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role… 

The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide a full range of administrative support to the SVP, Strategy & Business Operations as well as two- three Vice Presidents within CNN’s Digital Products and Services including, but not limited to: arrange travel, maintain Outlook calendar, schedule meetings, prepare expense reports, answer and screen calls, maintain office supplies, and process expenses. This individual must be pro-active and able to prioritize while managing a demanding, ever-changing calendar for the Executive(s). This individual must be able to effectively coordinate the Executive's schedule and all other necessary parties to ensure meetings and presentations are executed seamlessly.  

Your Role Accountabilities… 

• Client Support - 40% Provides a full range of administrative support to the executives. This individual must be pro-active and able to prioritize while managing a demanding, ever-changing calendar for the Executive(s). Organize and coordinate logistics for monthly and quarterly department meetings and events.

• Calendar Management- 40% Maintain Outlook calendar and schedule meetings for the executives. This individual must be able to effectively coordinate the Executive's schedule and all other necessary parties to ensure meetings and presentations are executed seamlessly. A strong attention to detail is required. 

• Arrange Travel– 10% Arrange travel for executives while adhering to the corporate expense and travel policies. 

• Expense Management – 10% Individual must be proactive and able to prioritize while juggling ever-changing needs and a demanding production environment. Submit expenses in Concur for executive clients in a timely manner.  

Qualifications & Experience… 

• Bachelor's degree is preferred. 3+ years’ experience supporting a senior level/executive preferred. Experience in media, news, digital, politics, and/or entertainment industry preferred. Must be MS Office proficient: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.  

• Strong attention to detail is required.  Communication is key in this role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Requires a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy, and discretion.  

• You should be extremely organized and work efficiently in a very fast paced environment. You should have an ability to prioritize your work so you can handle many projects simultaneously under tight deadline.  

• You should have excellent problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently as well as collaborate with the team. Be flexible, dependable, and results oriented. Must possess excellent customer service skills. 

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

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