Executive Assistant

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Executive Assistant is a unique role requiring the ability to partner with the first assistant while providing administrative support to the CEO of FOX Entertainment. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, travel, preparing expense reports, and managing projects.

A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and judgment is required, as is the ability to balance changing demands effectively, and a dynamic schedule and deliver under pressure.  This role also requires high-caliber soft skills and a high level of energy and finesse to ensure day-to-day matters are handled with care. This opportunity provides invaluable experience, a high-level view of the entertainment business, and the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with executives and assistants throughout the company.

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the CEO including calendar management, meeting planning, general office duties, and greeting guests
• In partnership with the first assistant, answer incoming calls and ensure that messages are accurate and delivered in a timely fashion
• Assist first assistant in managing appointments, coordinating with appropriate parties
• Create and manage databases, flagging prominent news articles, videos, and any other current related material
• Conduct web research and analysis for special projects
• Orchestrate travel and logistics
• Timely preparation and tracking of expense reports
• Manage office communications via mail and email in conjunction with the first assistant
• Manage/restock office supplies, along with other general office responsibilities as required
• Assist in planning and setting up for special events

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Undergraduate degree with 2-3 years in the entertainment industry
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize, and establish administrative procedures and work under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential information and interact with high-level executives
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Professional presence, good judgment, and ability to anticipate needs
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a problem-solver
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• IT savvy with an understanding of current technology and trends
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $18.25-28.85 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $15.00-24.00 per hour for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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