Universal Music Group · 11 hours ago
Executive Assistant
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$82K/yr - $147K/yr
10+ years expUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. They are seeking an accomplished Executive Assistant to support their CDO and SVP of Operational Development, requiring exceptional organizational skills and discretion in handling confidential information.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Regularly and directly support Executive with carrying out their duties, including, but not limited to, preparing corporate documents and presentations, reviewing and analyzing information and documents relating to business operations, managing critical projects, coordinating business projects, interviews, etc
Regularly and directly support Executive with their correspondence. This may include managing the Executive’s email
Manage Executive’s schedule, which includes, but is not limited to, planning and coordinating internal/external meetings, conferences, business and personal travel (domestic and international), etc. Anticipate critical events and Executive’s needs
Serve as gatekeeper for Executive by screening, prioritizing, and escalating requests and inquiries
On behalf of Executive, regularly and directly interact with clients, potential clients, artists, and other high-level/VIP persons, and establish and maintain relationships (internal and external)
Manage Executive’s meetings and presentations, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting organization, document preparation, and occasional coverage and taking minutes/notes
Support Executive with civic and industry commitments. This may include attendance at industry events
Manage additional assistants, where applicable
Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing the above
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of executive assistance experience supporting a CEO, EVP, President or other high-level executive with discretion and confidentiality
Must have experience in, and be comfortable with, regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance
Develop and demonstrate professional knowledge of the business
Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize and establish administrative procedures and work under pressure
Ability to anticipate needs, problem solve, identify solutions, consider options, and take action, with minimal direction or supervision
Proven ability to work effectively with C-Level executives and senior-level clients
Ability to manage highly confidential information and to act calmly and professionally
Extreme discretion with sensitive information
Dynamic and assertive personality; professional demeanor
Adaptable to a variety of situations with numerous personalities
Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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