Executive Assistant to EVP, News Programming

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits per bargaining

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York is seeking an organized Executive Assistant to support the EVP of News Programming. You will manage a dynamic calendar, coordinate priorities, and handle confidential information with discretion.

The role requires strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with prior executive support experience valued.

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
• Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed to support special events and business functions

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

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Prioritization / multitasking

Initiative / proactive

Flexibility for events

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fox News Media in New York is seeking an organized Executive Assistant to support the EVP of News Programming. You will manage a dynamic calendar, coordinate priorities, and handle confidential information with discretion.

The role requires strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with prior executive support experience valued.