Talent Executive Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
CNN is seeking a proactive and organized Talent Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to show Anchors, manage calendars, travel, and communications, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires strong multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently.

- Salary: Not mentioned
- Workplace Requirements: Hybrid (Washington, DC), on-call 24/7
- Years of Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of executive or talent administrative experience
- Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Hard Skills Required: Proficiency in Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G Suite, Slack, Zoom, Box, database management
- Soft Skills Required: Strong communication, organizational skills, diplomacy, discretion, ability to multitask and prioritize
- Preferred Skills/Experience: Initiative, resourcefulness, managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines

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Full Posting:

Role Overview:
CNN is hiring a Talent Executive Assistant to provide a wide range of administrative support to show Anchors. This position involves managing a demanding, ever-changing calendar, coordinating travel, preparing materials, and interacting with high-profile talent and executives.

Responsibilities:
- Schedule appointments, maintain and update daily calendars.
- Organize and coordinate meetings, preparing and distributing materials, agendas, and notes.
- Arrange travel, transportation, and hotel accommodations through the corporate travel system.
- Coordinate with other departments and administrative assistants to support the Anchor.
- Answer and screen calls, respond to inquiries, and provide routine information as appropriate.
- Manage expense reports, purchase orders, and monthly budget reconciliations.
- Compose emails, forms, proposals, and prepare presentations or briefing documents.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent skills and experience preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in executive or talent administrative roles.
- Proficient in Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G Suite, Slack, Zoom, Box, and database management.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
- On-call availability 24/7, reachable by mobile phone.