Executive Assistant - Game Show Network

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry’s leading content providers. We produce and distribute programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases, and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication, and digital distribution. In addition to one of the industry’s largest libraries of feature films and television shows, SPT boasts a current program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series, and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies, and telefilms. Internationally, SPT produces 6,000+ hours of programming annually in over 70 countries. SPT is a leader in local language productions. SPT also maintains offices in 32 countries to better serve its clients and partners on a global scale.

This position will be supporting the President of Game Show Network (a wholly owned company of Sony Pictures Entertainment) and must communicate closely with all senior leaders across GSN and SPE and exercise good judgment and discretion in a high-volume, high-pressure environment. This position is located in the New York office and requires the ability to interact effectively with high-level internal and external executives and represent the President appropriately.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining internal and external contacts
• Managing calendar and schedule activities and promptly revising as needed
• Generating and tracking travel and expense reports
• Tracking & processing invoices as needed
• Must be able to work flexible work hours to support Executive travel and various time zones
• Performing miscellaneous research, and assist with special projects when needed
• Providing organizational and administrative support to the President and other GSN execs as needed, anticipating the needs of the executive(s), and always being two steps ahead
• Planning and managing executive off-site meetings and events
• Coordinating travel, transportation, schedules/agendas, and other travel logistics
• Creating and updating presentations, spreadsheets, and other forms of management reports and communications
• Setting meetings and appointments and if needed, managing meeting logistics (IT needs, supplies, room set-up, etc.)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet savvy); fast learner of proprietary systems and processes
• 5+ years of administrative and organizational support for a busy executive
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Discretion and integrity
• Education: B.A., B.S., or equivalent experience preferred
• Able to multi-task and work well with others
• Proactive, polite, and thorough in their approach
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Can work independently to achieve goals and has a positive attitude
• In-depth knowledge of the television/entertainment industry is a plus
• Excellent verbal (professional and friendly demeanor) and written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) communications skills

The anticipated base salary for this position is $66,000 to $90,000. 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.