Executive Assistant

Provide executive-level support to NESN’s CEO as well as other members of the Senior Team. Gain a thorough understanding of the business’ operations and various function areas. This role will have one direct report; office coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare executive-level correspondence and other documents with and without dictation
• Create company presentations, charts, and graphs utilizing PowerPoint and other MS Office applications
• Manage the President/CEO’s calendar and serve as the key point of contact for all phone, mail and in-person requests
• Serve as the program manager for events such as Cable Pioneers
• Research and summarize industry and market information to provide actionable insights
• Schedule meetings, travel arrangements, catering orders and trainings for the Senior Team, including arranging the setup and breakdown of any onsite events
• Plan and coordinate functions for the Senior Team, Management Team and company as a whole
• Handle the charity programs with the Red Sox Foundation and Bruins Foundation
• Manage the Fenway and TD Garden suites as well as internal employee raffles
• Responsible for managing all company-wide donation requests as part of our NESN Connects program
• Maintain impeccable attention to detail when prioritizing requests, completing financial documents and organizing business materials
• Receive and review highly sensitive correspondence and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Identify and initiate business operations projects independently
• Successfully complete other related tasks and projects as needed
• Provide coverage from 9am-6:30pm, with flexibility to work outside of these hours and occasional weekends

We believe in the potential within every individual. If you’re passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience working in a business operations, research or executive support function
• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English or related discipline preferred
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in providing feedback on next steps
• Must have excellent writing skills, including spelling and grammar
• Must have the ability to type at least 60 WPM
• Must have a high level of professionalism and pleasant demeanor
• Exceptional skills in all Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; solid Internet research skills
• Superb organizational and multi-tasking skills; must be detail oriented
• Successful track record of working with minimal direction in a loosely structured, fast-paced environment
• Must embrace the NESN Core Values; People, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Social Responsibility

We believe that when team members feel supported, they are more engaged, productive, and innovative. If you're looking for a workplace that celebrates people and their personal and professional growth, you've come to the right place.

Some of the benefits we provide include:

• Medical and Dental plans which are currently funded by NESN at approximately 85%
• Pre-Tax HSA, FSA and Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) plan with employer match of 100% up to the first 6% of compensation, 3% contribution through Safe Harbor and discretionary profit sharing of up to 6%.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability which are currently 100% funded by NESN
• Paid parental leave
• Time Off Benefits - Eligible NESN Employees accrue Paid Time Off equaling 160 hours or 20 days for the full year
• Team Store Discounts - Employees will receive a discount of 50% at the Red Sox Team Store and 25% off at the Bruins Pro Shop with a valid NESN Employee ID
• Paid Volunteerism - NESN provides eligible employees with up to 24 hours (3 days) of paid time to participate in NESN Connects events.
• Tuition Reimbursement - NESN provides a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program to assist employees who aspire to further their education to learn & grow within their careers.
• LinkedIn Learning Courses - Eligible employees receive a free membership to LinkedIn Learning which provides on-demand learning to thousands of courses anytime, anywhere from your computer to your mobile device.
• MBTA Reimbursement - Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $100 per month for the use of Mass Transit if it is their primary mode of transportation to & from work
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Estate Guidance - The Hartford helps employees protect their family’s future by creating a customized and legally binding will online using a simple but comprehensive online questionnaire.
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts - As a NESN employee, you are eligible for other discounts & perks such as pet insurance, tickets, travel, dry cleaning, mobile phones, and much more!

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of Fall 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.