Executive Assistant – Abc News, Dc

Job Summary

Do you enjoy being the “heart” of the team, the one everyone from new hires to senior leadership can rely on to get the job done? If so, then the Washington, DC based Executive Assistant position with ABC News at The Walt Disney Company might be right for you!

This position supports the VP - DC News Bureau Chief. You would be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced news organization covering Washington, DC. We work with some of the most creative, intelligent journalists in the business and some of the most senior leaders in the federal government.

The relationships you form with the executive you support and the journalists of the ABC News Washington Bureau are absolutely critical because those enable you to become a true partner. In addition to understanding your executive’s business -- and business needs -- inside and out, you will also develop deep knowledge of the workings of ABC News and its Washington Bureau.

Responsibilities

Every day in this role is different! On any given day, you might:

• Protect Executive’s time through strategic and proactive calendar management and vetting a variety of meeting requests
• Manage project tracking and follow-up
• Proactively resolve problems and pitch in to help
• Compose correspondence on behalf of leader
• Manage Travel & Entertainment expenses for your team
• Book Travel for your leader and/or team and build travel itineraries
• Work closely with the Executive on activities, projects, meetings, event planning and office logistics
• Research and report out on specific topics as required
• Ensure the executive is prepared for meetings and events
• Manage highly confidential correspondence and information with utmost discretion

Basic Requirements

Here’s what you will need to be successful in the role:

• Extremely well organized and attentive to detail
• A minimum 5 years of experience supporting business executives in large organizations in an administrative role
• Effective communication skills, including diplomatic and professional handling of telephone and email communications
• Strong proficiency with standard office tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to be pro-active, resourceful, flexible, and responsible
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs
• Professional and highly discreet while maintaining absolute confidentiality

Preferred Requirements

It would be a plus if you also had these skills:

• Experience working in Washington, DC
• Experience working in a national news organization
• Prior experience at The Walt Disney Company

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience