Job Summary The Executive Assistant provides ongoing, high-level and complex administrative support, including managing the schedules and expenses of senior executives. Key Responsibilities • Provide ongoing, high-level and complex administrative support. • Manage and maintain daily and long-range calendars and schedules. • Provide additional support to executive leadership as needed. • Schedule and coordinate meetings and events, book travel, and manage expense reports. • Manage communications, invitations, and meetings. • Maintain departmental files including monthly finance statements, previous budgets, etc. • Assist with meeting materials and presentations. • Manage matters with discretion. • Serve as liaison to staff. • Serve as the go-to person for staff needs. • Work and partner with other departments such as IT, facilities, and mailroom to resolve issues. • Coordinate and schedule new hire orientations. • Perform office managerial duties, including: • Ordering meals for staff for special events. • Ordering office supplies. • Maintaining updates to staff phone lists. • Performing other administrative work to ensure the smooth operation of a busy newsroom and office. Required Qualifications • College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Administrative office experience in an executive-level office environment preferred. • Demonstrated ability to well-represent executives through strong follow-through skills and sound judgment. • Demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures. • Demonstrated writing skills for business correspondence. • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. • Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and tact. • Excellent organizational and time management skills with careful attention to detail. • Strong understanding and application of computer technology to efficiently accomplish work using Microsoft Office programs, email, Internet, and database management software. • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks. • Ability to work unconventional hours, at times with little or no notice, in a breaking news environment. • BA/BS (4-Year College / University Degree).