Executive Assistant

NBCUniversal
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2021 CLOSED ON 1/14/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at NBCUniversal?

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide administrative support for MTP brand. You will serve as the office liaison, communicating with internal NBCU divisions and with external stakeholders.

Job Duties:
  • General administrative duties including meeting planning, travel planning, expense reports, scheduling, phone/mail, supplies, filing and other business matters. Prepare and update correspondence, reports, and documents using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Schedule and arrange meetings and conference calls with internal and external parties at a fast and constantly changing pace.
  • Handle heavy telephone contact with all levels of internal and external executive management and employees.
  • Screen telephone calls, visitors and letters. Answer routine questions and furnish information.
  • Utilize judgment in handling inquiries from vendors, candidates, employees, and resolve concerns/issues as necessary.
  • Handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
  • Plan staff and other team events including staff meetings, senior team meetings and off-sites when necessary. This includes managing all aspects including vendor selection, catering, audiovisual, and other logistics.

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred and at least one year of news production and/or administrative experience.
  • Exceptional computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and social media.

Additional Job Requirements:
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events.
  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
  • Must be willing to work in Washington DC.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. The ability to work overtime, as needed.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of management.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Flexible, organized, self-starter, and extremely detail-oriented – able to seek out answers and resources on own.
  • Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize and juggle numerous projects and deadlines in an extremely fast-paced and high-volume environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to think proactively and anticipate situations
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and on a team.
  • Awareness of NBC News programs, on-air correspondents, policies, guidelines and practices.
  • Passion for news/politics.

Sub-Business

NBC News

Career Level

Entry-Level

City

Washington DC

State/Province

District of Columbia

Country

United States

About Us

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Notices

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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