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Executive Assistant
Viacom
Hollywood, CA, United States
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Overview and Responsibilities
Viacom Media Networks is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to Support the Executive Vice President of Talent & Development at Comedy Central
The position of Executive Assistant requires a mature individual with excellent organizational skills and a strong sense of responsibility. S/he is a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize and anticipate the needs of the President. Importantly, s/he will have a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a team member while maintaining a professional, organized and pleasant environment.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and organize a busy calendar – including but not limited to sending detailed calendar invites, anticipating schedule adjustments, and coordinating internal/external meetings and appointments by managing correspondence with other offices and distributing necessary information/materials
• Basic administrative phone skills – answering phones and taking detailed messages, setting up conference calls, maintaining the phone sheet, rolling calls and keeping a professional and polite demeanor while utilizing discretion at all times
• Maintain and distribute (as needed) all submissions and new drafts/cuts of current development projects and give constructive feedback on submissions, new drafts, and cuts to ensure executive is responding on projects in a timely manner, as well as being knowledgeable of development and on-air projects
• Coordinate travel and maintain all expenses
• Assist in coordinating for company events with multiple departments (premiere parties, Emmys, The Roast, gifting etc)
• Assist in development process for specific projects assigned to the executive
Basic Qualifications
• 1-2 years of administrative experience; excellent PC and mac/apple skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, current apple iOS); good oral and written communication skills; TV coverage; ability to adapt and work well under pressure; strong interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; good organizational and follow-up skills; and a love for comedy
• Have the ability to work efficiently and cohesively with all company departments
• Must have basic knowledge of TV development process and a passion for comedy
• Pro-active self-starter, team player, and efficient problem solver with the ability to anticipate the needs of the executive and team at large in a fast paced work environment
Additional Qualifications
College degree preferred, high level or agency desk experience preferred but not required