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Executive Administrative Assistant
Gannett
Milwaukee, WI, United States
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USA TODAY NETWORK is one of the top 20 digital companies in the country, sharing the list with Google, Facebook, and Amazon. We have over 100 million unique visitors a month, which is more than Buzzfeed, Yahoo News, and Huffington Post. Because our team consists of over 110 local properties with USA TODAY at the helm, you’ll have the luxury of living in a community you love while making a national impact.
The Executive Administrative Assistant will support the Regional President while working directly with the Company Project Manager for the State of WI in ensuring the optimal effectiveness of the USA TODAY NETWORK ONE WISCONSIN, and contribute to the management of all functions related to the office and its many stakeholders, internally and externally. This is a critical position that represents the Regional President to the public, and serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. The ideal individual thrives in a fast-paced complex environment requiring creativity and initiative, and is self-motivated and self-directed.
Responsibilities:
Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the executive including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas; compiling financial and other types of documents for meetings; completing expense reports.
Attends a variety of department meetings, compiles status reports and communicates to Executive Leadership Team in a timely manner.
Handles project management for various special assignments by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation of others, monitoring progress, problem-solving, adjusting plans and follow-up.
Plans, coordinates and ensures the executive’s schedule is followed and respected. Is an effective gatekeeper, creating win-win situations for direct access to the executive’s priorities and projects.
Researches, prioritizes and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the executive, including those of a sensitive nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral or response.
Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles a wide array of matters expeditiously, proactively and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Communicates as needed, directly, and on behalf of the executive with senior leadership, employees, community leaders and others on matters related to the executive’s priorities and projects.
Assists the executive with planning and executing companywide presentations, events and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Project management/coordination experience.
• 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. High school diploma required.
• Intermediate level MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Expert level written and oral communication skills; strong proofreading and editing skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including members of the community, leadership and staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Forward looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, politic affiliation or veteran status.