Strategic Executive Assistant, News Programming

FOX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the EVP of News Programming. In this fast-paced role, you will manage an ever-changing schedule, coordinate priorities, and handle confidential information with professionalism.

You will interact with diverse internal and external stakeholders while maintaining discretion and initiative. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

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

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Initiative

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FOX News Media is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the EVP of News Programming. In this fast-paced role, you will manage an ever-changing schedule, coordinate priorities, and handle confidential information with professionalism.

You will interact with diverse internal and external stakeholders while maintaining discretion and initiative. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills, and a proactive attitude.