Executive Assistant, Global Media & Entertainment, Advertising and Corporate Development (GMAC) FP&A

Amazon • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon is seeking a bright, multi-tasking, and self-motivated Executive Assistant to join the Global Media & Entertainment, Advertising and Corporate Development (GMAC) FP&A organization to support multiple Directors. The Executive Assistant will have a proven track record of being a self starter, the ability to establish credibility, and be able work independently to deliver results that exceed expectations. The team requires someone who looks around corners to plan ahead on behalf of the organization and who serves as a firm and steady anchor to ensure that the team remains customer focused while balancing the many different priorities that come into play on a daily basis.

This role requires great attention to detail, the ability to meet or exceed tight deadlines, strong organizational skills, and the ability to calmly juggle multiple critical requests. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is critical, as is a good sense of humor. You will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, have a strong sense of emotional intelligence, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the total picture.

Understanding basic company organization, working relationships, and business partner roles and responsibilities is important as this position will work closely with other Executive Assistants across Amazon. You will be able to work successfully in a team environment, build effective working relationships inside and outside of the group, while keeping abreast of general business objectives, policies, standards, procedures and related information in order to maintain a comprehensive awareness of the organization.

The Global Media & Entertainment, Advertising and Corp Development Finance team is at the forefront of many of Amazon's most exciting and dynamic businesses and acquisitions, with a driving focus towards the same mission—to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

This role requires five (5) days a week in office.

Requirements

• 5+ years of senior level leadership support experience
• Experience as an Executive Assistant
• Experience with executive level calendar management
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
• Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
• Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
• Experience with work space planning/management
• Experience with end-to-end project management

Responsibilities

• Management of complex scheduling
• Organize, prioritize and appropriately handle time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure action required is addressed in a timely manner
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on pending items
• Work closely with the leadership team, recruiting, and other Executive Assistants to provide support to the organization
• Contribute to longer term Finance team projects & programs
• Manage domestic and international travel as needed
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and able to make decisions without guidance when appropriate
• Have fun at work and help others do the same!

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed