CBS News is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Producer of CBS Mornings.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support for the executive including but not limited to:
- Managing calendar and correspondence
- Coordinating travel and meetings
- Helping create follow-up lists
- Preparing expense reports, media requests and gifting
- Keeping the Executive Producer informed of changes
- Ensuring deadlines are met
- Assist with short and long-term projects, research, presentations
- Execute special requests such as leading studio tours and planning staff events
- Coordinate talent schedules and requests with Anchor Assistants
- Maintain notes and files by keeping and updating detailed records as well as track a variety of business documents in a secure manner
- Provide good judgment in monitoring and prioritizing information flow and meetings
throughout the day - Exercise high level of discretion and judgment with sensitive matters and confidential information
Qualifications:
- BA/BS from an accredited University or College
- At least 1 year of relevant administrative experience within the broadcast industry
- Ability to be proactive, anticipate scheduling/organizational challenges, and suggest
solutions in a timely manner - Must possess a professional and friendly demeanor; able to handle confidential material
in a discrete manner - Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to interact professionally with internal and external executives and managers,
colleagues, organizations, and confidential data - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated interest in news and video content
- Organized and works efficiently and effectively under pressure
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Advanced knowledge of the Google suite of products, the Microsoft suite (Word,
- PowerPoint, Excel) and Internet resources
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferably television, news or digital media experience and interest in social media
content generation as well as event planning.
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $56,000.00 – 84,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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