Executive Administrative Assistant/Media Trainee, NBC & Telemundo New York

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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

NBCUniversal Local is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal. Comcast NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who wants to be a local news producer but may be having difficulty getting that first job in the industry. In this role, you'll act as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman of NBCUniversal Local as well as the EVP Talent/Strategic Initiatives/Team Impact, NBCU Local.

As the Executive Assistant, you will manage the day-to-day administrative functions as well as interface with a variety of employees (both internally and externally). Some of those administrative duties include but are not limited to: Handling heavy call volume - screen and log calls and respond to inquiries directly, manage calendars, book conference rooms, schedule staff meetings & client meetings as necessary. You will coordinate travel accommodations including comprehensive and detailed itineraries. You will be leaned on to assume assistant duties for CFO & CMO when needed. Throughout this role you will receive exposure to multiple shadowing and project opportunities across different areas of interest (i.e. reporting, sales, marketing, tech, etc.).

Event planning will also be part of the role! Some of those events will involve planning and programming related to our inclusion efforts across the division.

This is an awesome opportunity that is meant to catapult you into our NBCUniversal Local News Producer Development Program. One of the requirements for this is to successfully perform in the Executive Assistant role for at least 24 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year administrative experience - this can include internship or rotational program experience
• Desire to establish a career within a news organization, preferably within a local news station
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and video conferencing platforms
• Superior organizational and administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work required
• Pleasant personality and fosters team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels both internal and external
• Attention to detail and demonstrated initiative
• Self-starter with ability to follow through without supervision
• Able to prioritize competing requests and manage busy schedules
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work overtime and be flexible with hours
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Interested candidates must submit a resume through to be considered
• This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
  
  

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $60,000-$70,000.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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