Administrative Assistant I, Research & Content Insights

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant I to join our research team, supporting a VP of research as well as other team members. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator who can anticipate the needs of the executives to keep the department on track.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain global contacts
• Generate travel and expense reports
• Maintain and distribute programming schedules and other reports relevant to team’s work
• Schedule/Calendar/Phone management; keep exec(s) on schedule
• Create and update presentations, letters, and other forms of management reports and communications
• Take and distribute notes from team meetings/calls
• Manage calendar and activities (Setting meetings, Call list, etc.)
• Internet research
• Special projects/additional duties as required
• Provide organizational and administrative support to the department exec(s), anticipating needs of the and always being two steps ahead
• Invoice tracking & processing
• Coordinate travel, visas, schedules and other travel logistics

Qualifications

• Can work independently to achieve goals and has a positive attitude
• Expertise in relevant software, including Ariba and Concur
• In Depth knowledge of the television/entertainment industry
• At ease in fast-paced, high energy, ever-changing work environment
• Able to multi-task and work well with others
• Excellent oral (professional and friendly demeanor) and written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) communications skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Education: B.A., B.S., or equivalent experience
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet savvy)
• Has a global perspective and appreciation for cultural differences
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Proactive and thorough in their approach
• Takes responsibility and ownership for tasks
• Discretion and integrity
• Prior experience in entertainment and/or research preferred

The anticipated base salary for this position is $44.8K to $58.8K. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

• Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.