Executive Assistant, Comedy Development (CBS Studios)

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Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS Studios is seeking an Executive Assistant to join the team! As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative support to the EVP of Comedy Development by managing their schedules, coordinating meetings, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions. You will serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external partners and ensure efficient communication and smooth operations within the executive office and the Comedy Development department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• General administrative tasks including complex scheduling, screening phone calls and calendar management, updating development reports, scheduling pitch meetings, some expense processing and coordinating travel possible.
• Facilitate communication within the department and with other internal partners.
• Coordinate schedules with other assistants for meetings and calls with co-studios, networks, and producers.
• Take notes during calls and meetings as needed.
• Exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Screening submissions.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of assistant experience within the entertainment industry 

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to multitask and prioritize is essential.
• Be an organizational whiz and self-starter.
• Studio, network or agency experience a plus
• Interest in television, especially scripted comedy, a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills a plus.
• Be efficient and professional, but also have a good rapport with co-workers, production staff, agents, managers, writers, performers and other creatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in database management and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

CBS Studios is one of the industry’s leading suppliers of programming with more than 70 series currently in production across broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms.

The Studio’s expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, genre-defining franchises including the ever-growing “Star Trek” universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, and an extensive library of iconic intellectual property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $50,000.00 - 60,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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