Executive Assistant, HBO Documentary
Warner Bros. Discovery
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**Your New Role**
This position will support one of the Executive Vice Presidents of HBO Documentary Programming. Candidates must have a strong ability to interact well with all levels of internal management and outside producers and talent in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. HBO Documentary Programming is seeking a positive team player who is proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, a great communicator and a quick-thinking problem solver.
**Your Role Accountabilities**
+ Admin support including high volume scheduling and maintaining a complex, often-changing executive calendar in collaboration with other administrative staff in the unit; arranging executive and talent travel, scheduling calls, video conferences and meetings, maintaining detailed Contacts database; processing expense reports and screening and logging phone calls and emails. Other administrative and clerical duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned
+ Maintain centralized tracking for high volume programming, delivery timelines and contacts in coordination with other executives
+ Setting and occasionally monitoring video and conference calls; researching background on pitches and topics of discussion, as well as writing summary notes of such meetings when monitoring.
+ Tracking and organizing incoming pitch materials & creative deliverables
+ Work collaboratively with assistants and executives across various departments such as production, marketing, media relations, talent relations and content planning
+ Communicate with high-level talent and external partners
+ Assist in organizing events at HBO and external venues
+ The position is NY based, currently with a hybrid work schedule
**Qualifications & Experience**
+ 1-5 years of prior experience as an administrative assistant in the entertainment industry required
+ Prior experience with cable/broadcast/streaming outlets and/or documentary production/programming preferred
+ Demonstrated interest in the documentary field strongly preferred
+ Sharp writing and organizational skills
+ Top notch communication skills and propensity to collaborate
+ Possess a high degree of professionalism, prioritization and accuracy
+ Maintain a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy
+ Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Sharepoint, Excel, Slack and virtual workspace essentials like Airtable and Zoom
+ Proficiency in creating presentation decks for internal and external partners
+ Bachelor's degree preferred
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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $47,466.00 - $88,150.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
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