Job Description

MSNBC is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President of MSNBC Perspective and Analysis Programming and the Senior Vice President of Newsgathering.

Responsibilities:

• Arrange and maintain daily schedules and travel itineraries
• Arrange meetings and coordinate facilities/equipment, prepare agendas, and communicate/follow up with attendees
• Compose and prepare various correspondence, typically in high-pressure situations and under tight deadlines
• Handle telephone contact with all levels of internal and external executive management and employees
• Process expense reports
• Assist in projects/communications for the departments the SVPs support as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ executive assistant experience supporting SVP level and above.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint or similar programs
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities for a high level executive
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with all levels of management
• Excellent organization, detail orientated prioritization, time management and communication skills
• Exceptional follow through
• Ability to handle confidential material with utmost discretion
• Strong written and communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently and seek out answers & resources on own
• Experience in media / news industry
• Passion for news / politics

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

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: $75,000-$90,000.

Additional Information

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.