What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant/Production Assistant, News Programming position at FOXNEW Fox News Network, LLC?
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an ambitious individual with a strong passion for journalism and talent development to provide support to the EVP of News Programming. We will rely on you to be a team player that can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative. Sensitivity to confidential matters is critical to this role. In addition to managing administrative tasks, you will interact with a diverse group of both internal and external stakeholders at all levels within and outside of the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a desire to launch their career in the news industry!
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide administrative support to the EVP, News Programming in all priorities, tasks, and projects
Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments
Help identify and organize important editorial content
Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns
Prioritize conflicting needs to handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion
Screen incoming calls, sort and distribute incoming mail, prepare and/or review confidential communications, correspondence, business updates, meeting notes and PowerPoint presentations
Manage all aspects of business travel, travel agendas, and process expense reports
Complete special projects as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Critical thinking skills and the ability to take initiative
Self-starter and positive ''Can Do'' attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
A highly organized and detail-oriented nature
Superior time management skills with the ability to prioritize large workloads
Ability to take direction with ease
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office
Flexibility to adjust workdays to accommodate special events and other business functions
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $18.25-26.45 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $15.00-22.00 per hour for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Salary : $15 - $22