Executive Assistant & Program Coordinator, Dateline

This is a Full Time Job

Dateline is seeking an Executive Assistant/Program Coordinator to assist in all aspects of production of long form content. The Executive Assistant/Program Coordinator will support the Senior Executive Producer of Dateline NBC and NBC News Studios.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the Senior Executive Producer’s Outlook calendar by scheduling confidential meetings with high level internal/external production executives, talent and Dateline/NBC News Studios/Audio team members; moving & rescheduling meetings accordingly
• Book travel, create itineraries and compile expense reports for the Senior Executive Producer & other Dateline correspondents using Concur & BCD Travel
• Create presentations/slide decks for high level meetings using Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Canva
• Provide A/V support, booking conference rooms for meetings and on-site shoots
• Supply catering for on-site events
• Aid in long-form news/documentary production as needed
• Provide other miscellaneous administrative support to the Senior Executive Producer such as fielding phone calls, project research and keeping track of Dateline/NBC News Studios/Audio screeners

Qualifications
• At least 1 year of journalism experience
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
• Willing to commit to the role for a minimum of 2 years
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with all levels of management
• Excellent organization, detail orientated prioritization, time management and communication skills Exceptional follow through
• Ability to handle confidential material with utmost discretion
• Strong written and communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently and seek out answers, be resourceful
• Experience in media, news, long form storytelling

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

What we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regularwho works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:
• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment

Salary range: $20-$23/hr

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