Executive Assistant - Nbc Sports

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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The Executive Assistant will report directly to the Executive Producer & President, NBC Olympics & Golf Channel while also directly supporting EVP, Studio/Remote Ops & Prod Planning.

Responsibilities

Administrative duties for this role include:

• Other regular responsibilities include comprehensive research, presentation building, substantive follow up, coordinating special projects and events for both executives and their direct reports
• The role requires strong interpersonal skills and demands constant communication across the Olympics and Remote/Studio Ops functions. Chosen applicants would gain a comprehensive insight into sports media production and business on all levels—operations, ad sales, marketing, finance, engineering, production, etc.
• Assisting when appropriate in preparation and drafting of documents and presentations
• Preparing, collecting, and executing content and presentations for large scale meetings
• Additional duties as assigned, including providing relief support and coverage for other executive assistants as directed
• Answering phones; managing travel and expenses; controlling calendars and setting meetings; and attending and taking notes for staff meetings
• Assist in managing Executive Office Interns
• Providing assistance on various projects and activities for the Olympics & Studio/Remote Ops departments
• Handling and coordinating confidential information with detail and due care
• Coordination between multiple internal departments and external partners
• Ordering supplies as needed for the Olympics and Studio/Remote Ops departments
• Processing departmental invoices and coordinate payments with accounts payable department

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Highly proficient across Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• The role is intended for candidates with a strong, demonstrated interest in sports and media, and are looking to develop professionally in the sports media business
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Desired Characteristics

• Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working in television production
• Solid writing and organization skills
• Must be a team player
• Ability to handle confidential information and interact with high-level executives a must
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills needed
• Prior work experience in a related field (Internships included)
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Interest in Olympics and/or Sports Production
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to organize and establish administrative procedures independently, draft correspondence and reports, and work under pressure

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice. Occasional travel may be required with notice.
• There will be an expectation that this role work primarily on-site during the training period and in the lead up to large-scaled events.
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Additional Information

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