PBS NewsHour is looking for an Executive Assistant to support their Senior Vice President and Executive Producer. In this position, you will be responsible for providing high-level and complex administrative support.
As their Executive Assistant, you will:
- Manage the SVP/EP’s daily and long-range calendar and schedule
- Draft memoranda and correspondence
- Maintain files
- Serve as a liaison to staff
Your skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation
- Strong understanding and application of computer technology to efficiently accomplish work using Microsoft Office programs, plus others
- Manage changing priorities
- Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and tact
- Interest in journalism
- A minimum 3 years of administrative office experience, preferably for an executive in a professional office environment
- College degree
What they offer:
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
- 403(b)/Roth and outstanding company match program
- Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and loans
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