Executive Assistant

FOX Sports; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,373 - 43,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading sports network in Los Angeles is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support. The role includes managing calendars, coordinating travel, and liaising with executives. Ideal candidates should have experience in sports or entertainment, be highly organized, and be able to handle confidential information. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sports or entertainment and administrative assistant experience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the President and Executive Producer.
• Manage calendars, travel schedules, and expense reports.
• Coordinate meetings and answer incoming calls.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to handle highly confidential information

Self-starter attitude

Professional presence and good judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree (MBA is a plus)

Job description

Overview Of The Company

Fox Sports
FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint‑venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

Job Description

FOX Sports is looking for an Executive Assistant to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support for the President/Executive Producer across a fast-paced, high-pressure, and dynamic environment. The Executive Assistant will act as the primary liaison between the President/Exec Producer and internal FOX Sports executives and external executives. The Executive Assistant will manage calendars, expense reports, and coordinate travel. The Executive Assistant must be highly organized, with the ability to thrive under pressure and juggle multiple priorities.

This opportunity should be viewed as providing invaluable experience and contacts in order to better prepare a future sports or entertainment business executive. The Executive Assistant will effectively balance changing demands and a dynamic schedule and will function well under pressure. Additionally, the Executive Assistant will have the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with other executives and assistants throughout the company. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is required.

Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the President and Executive Producer, including heavy calendar management/scheduling, meeting planning, and general office duties
• Answer all incoming calls for the President and ensure that messages are accurate and delivered in a timely fashion
• Book and coordinate a busy travel schedule that is subject to change at any given time
• Track, manage, and submit expense reports
• Coordinate meetings
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages
• Ensure office supplies are organized and well‑stocked, and order supplies as needed
• Work on special projects as needed
• Other general office responsibilities as required

What You Will Need

• 1+ years of sports or entertainment experience and administrative assistant experience
• Self‑starter attitude with the ability to prioritize, organize, and establish administrative procedures and work under pressure
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and interact with high‑level executives
• Support planning and execution of company events, meetings, and activities as needed
• Professional presence, good judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs
• Ability to be highly organized and detail‑oriented
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have, But Not a Deal Breaker

• Bachelor’s degree, and an MBA is a plus

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 $23.50‑31.25 per hour. 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.