Executive Administrative Assistant

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

In this role, you’ll act as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman of NBCUniversal Local as well as the SVP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.  You will receive exposure to multiple shadowing and project opportunities across different areas of interest (i.e. reporting, sales, marketing, tech, etc.).

As the Executive Assistant, you will manage the day-to-day administrative functions as well as interface with a variety of employees (both internally and externally).  Some of those administrative duties include but are not limited to: Handling heavy call volume – screen and log calls and respond to inquiries directly, manage calendars, book conference rooms, schedule staff meetings & client meetings as necessary.  You will coordinate travel accommodations including comprehensive and detailed itineraries. You will be leaned on to assume assistant duties for CFO, CMO & SVP of News Standards when needed.

Event planning will also be part of the role!  Some of those events will involve planning and programming related to diversity, equality and inclusion efforts across the division.

This is an awesome opportunity that is meant to catapult you into our NBCUniversal Local Development Program (i.e. Reporter Trainee Program, Producer Development Program, Marketing Promo Producer Program, Sales Associate Program, etc.).  One of the requirements for this is to successfully perform in the Executive Assistant role for at least 24 months. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year administrative experience - this can include internship or rotational program experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and video conferencing platforms
• Must be willing to work overtime and be flexible with hours
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Interested candidates must submit a resume through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week

Desired Characteristics

• Desire to establish a career within a news organization, preferably within a local news station
• Superior organizational and administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work required
• Pleasant personality and fosters team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels both internal and external