Executive Assistant, CNN

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Your New Role… 

The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide a full range of administrative support to a CNN Executive including, but not limited to:  strategic time management and organization for executive's calendar and time, 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.  

Attention to detail is key to this role, must be flexible to handle requests off hours and travel as necessary. Candidate must be able to work with execs and high-profile talent with ease.  

Must be able to work well independently as well as part of the Business Administration team. This role will support 3-4 Vice Presidents.

Your Role Accountabilities… 

• Client Support - 40% Provides a full range of administrative support to the executive. This individual must be pro-active and able to prioritize while managing a demanding, ever-changing calendar.  Must provide strategic time management, understanding the nature of meetings to anticipate executive’s preparation.   

• Calendar Management- 40% Maintain Outlook calendar and schedule meetings for the executive. 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. 5+ 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 and Outlook.  

• 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 envir