Executive Assistant

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the EVP of News Programming. In this fast-paced role, you will manage an ever-changing calendar, coordinate priorities, screen calls and visitors, and ensure the day runs smoothly with discretion and professionalism.

You'll prepare confidential materials, assist with travel logistics, support editorial operations, and handle time-sensitive issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Prior administrative or executive support experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to take initiative and go above and beyond.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed to support special events and business functions.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the EVP of News Programming across daily priorities, projects, and initiatives.
• Manage a complex and constantly changing calendar, ensuring meetings, deadlines, and priorities stay on track.
• Screen and manage incoming phone calls, visitors, and requests, exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on time-sensitive issues and action items.
• Prepare, review, and distribute confidential correspondence, business updates, meeting notes, presentations, and other materials.
• Support editorial operations by helping identify and organize important news content and clipping reporter segments as needed.
• Coordinate business travel, itineraries, and logistics, and process expense reports.
• Complete special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Discretion/confidentiality

Prior administrative experience

Task prioritization

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX News Media is looking for a highly organized, proactive, and confident Executive Assistant to support the EVP of News Programming. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with a passion for journalism and the television news industry who is eager to build a long-term career in news. In this fast-paced role, you'll manage an ever-changing schedule, coordinate priorities, and ensure the day runs seamlessly. You'll interact with a diverse group of both internal and external stakeholders while handling highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion. The ideal candidate is resourceful, takes initiative, thrives under pressure, and is excited to launch their career in the news industry.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-level administrative support to the EVP of News Programming across daily priorities, projects, and initiatives
• Manage a complex and constantly changing calendar, ensuring meetings, deadlines, and priorities stay on track
• Screen and manage incoming phone calls, visitors, and requests, exercising sound judgment and professionalism
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on time-sensitive issues and action items
• Prepare, review, and distribute confidential correspondence, business updates, meeting notes, presentations, and other materials
• Support editorial operations by helping identify and organize important news content and clipping reporter segments as needed
• Coordinate business travel, itineraries, and logistics, and process expense reports
• Complete special projects and other responsibilities as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Prior administrative or executive support experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and handle highly confidential information with discretion
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to take initiative and go above and beyond
• Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed to support special events and business functions
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

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 $23.50-27.65 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.