Administrative Assistant

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

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 proactive and organized individual to provide administrative support to a TV Anchor. We will rely on you as a team player who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative. Sensitivity to confidential matters is critical to this role. In addition to managing all administrative tasks, you will interact with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization. This is a great role for someone who has a desire to work and learn about the News business.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments, compose, and prepare confidential correspondence and handle financial information

• Provide comprehensive editorial research for anchors as requested

• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns

• Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously and proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion

• Screen incoming calls, sort and distribute incoming mail; prepare and/or review confidential communications, correspondence, business updates, and meeting notes

• Build/maintain electronic filing systems and organize large amounts of data

• Manage all aspects of business travel, travel agendas, and process expense reports

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• Ability to travel

• 1+ years of administrative and/or executive assistant experience

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Superior time management and ability to prioritize large workloads

• Flexibility and ability to take direction with ease

• Critical thinking, initiative, and self-motivation

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office

• Positive “Can Do” attitude

• Flexibility to adjust workdays to accommodate special events and other business functions

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