Job Description

NBC News is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President of Standards of NBC News. This role serves as a key liaison between the EVP’s office and internal NBCUniversal departments, as well as external partners. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, discreet, and capable of managing a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and general office management tasks.
• Organize and schedule meetings and conference calls with both internal stakeholders and external partners, often adjusting plans quickly based on shifting priorities.
• Manage heavy phone and email communication with senior-level executives and staff across the organization.
• Screen calls, visitors, and correspondence; respond to routine inquiries and provide relevant information as needed.
• Exercise sound judgment when handling inquiries from vendors, candidates, and employees; resolve issues as appropriate.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Plan and execute internal events and meetings, including senior staff gatherings and off-sites—managing all logistics such as vendor coordination, catering, AV setup, and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of experience in news production and/or executive-level administrative support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with the utmost professionalism.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional time management skills; able to balance multiple projects in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed—especially during breaking news events.
• Must be based in or willing to work in New York City, in person five days a week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced media or production environment.
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive materials.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to analyze information and anticipate needs.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with NBC News programming, on-air talent, and internal workflows.
• Experience with newsroom tools such as iNews, AVID Interplay, and video editing software.
• A genuine passion for news and politics.

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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: $22.85 - $28.85/hr

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.