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CNN · 2 days ago

Talent Executive Assistant, CNN

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CNN is seeking a Talent Executive Assistant to partner with one of its most high-profile and in-demand correspondents. The role involves supporting the talent with non-editorial needs, maintaining their calendar, arranging travel, and collaborating with executives to ensure a productive schedule.

BroadcastingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

Support all non-editorial needs of the talent, including – but not limited to – maintaining their calendar, arranging travel and reconciling expense reports

Collaborate with CNN executives, producers and PR to schedule shoots, promotional opportunities and other professional commitments

Maintain a “30,000-foot view” of the talent’s extensive priorities and shifting responsibilities; work to ensure their schedule is as productive and efficient as possible

Screen and, when appropriate, answer phone calls and emails sent to the talent

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Administrative assistant experienceMedia industry experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyApple/iOS products proficiencyCommunication skillsDetail-orientedBusiness judgmentMultitaskingSlack proficiencyZoom proficiencyInterpersonal skillsConfidentiality

Required

To thrive in this role, you should be meticulously organized, detail-oriented and able to self-start, prioritize and multitask

You need to have good business judgment and maintain confidentiality, as well as your composure, under pressure

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills will ensure your success

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Apple/iOS products, Slack and Zoom

Preferred

3+ years' of administrative assistant experience preferred

Experience in media, news, digital, and/or entertainment industry preferred

A bachelor's degree or commensurate experience, as well as five years' experience working with talent and/or senior management, are preferred

Company

CNN

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CNN is an online broadcasting platform that offers the latest business, financial, and personal finance news. It is a sub-organization of WarnerMedia.

Founded in 1980

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees