Executive Assistant, CNN
About The Position
The Executive Assistant will be a trusted partner to the Head of CNN Originals and Talent Development, providing high-touch administrative support in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. This person will own a complex and ever-shifting calendar, coordinate seamless travel and meeting logistics, manage expenses, and serve as a steady point of contact for internal teams, executives, and high-profile talent. Success in this role requires sharp judgment, exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to proactively anticipate need. The right candidate is equally comfortable operating independently and collaborating as part of a broader team and is flexible to handle requests outside of standard hours when the business demands it.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders or executives, ideally in media, news, politics, or entertainment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office — Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A proactive, detail-obsessed mindset with strong prioritization instincts.
- Polished judgment and discretion when working with executives and high-profile talent.
- Flexibility to handle off-hours requests as the role requires.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive both independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Interest in journalism, current affairs, and/or media production is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage a demanding, constantly evolving Outlook calendar for an EVP level executive.
- Schedule meetings, coordinate across stakeholders, and ensure meetings and presentations run flawlessly from start to finish.
- Answer and screen calls, route inquiries, and respond to internal and external requests with professionalism.
- Serve as a trusted liaison between the executive and internal teams as well as external partners, agencies, producers and journalists.
- Organize and support meetings end-to-end, including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
- Arrange domestic and international travel in line with corporate policy, anticipating changes in a dynamic production environment.
- Process expenses promptly and accurately in Concur.
- Greet guests, maintain office supplies, and support executive meetings and CNN events as needed.
- Take on ad-hoc projects and assignments that support the executive, the team, or the broader CNN organization.
- Oversee PTO planning, backfill coverage, and onboarding of additional administrative support to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Act as a go-to resource for administrative questions, helping the broader team troubleshoot and improve how we work.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
