Executive Assistant I

Overview and Responsibilities

The Global Communications group manages Paramount’s internal and external communications, corporate social responsibility and awards efforts including transactional announcements, media coverage and executive communications. We are looking for a dynamic teammate who thrives in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills to join the team as an Executive Assistant to the Head of Global Corporate Communications and Media Relations. This position will play an integral role on the team providing support to the EVP and team by completing work to further the group’s goals.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manages executive’s work and personal calendar

• Schedules/coordinates meetings and appointments
• Arranges detailed travel plans and itineraries and compiles travel documentation and expense reports
• Arranges and schedules in person and virtual meetings and conferences
• Prepares agendas, notices, minutes, and goals for meetings as required
• Prepares reports and presentations in Google Slides, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word as required
• Keeps internal documents up to date (i.e. executive schedules, timelines, status reports, expected breaks, etc.)
• Manages all incoming calls and correspondence
• Performs administrative duties such as filing, typing, and copying documents
• Light research duties; research media coverage and industry trends
• Work with executive & publicists to determine budget and manage expenses
• Other duties and project management as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Highly Proficient with MS software including Word, Google Doc, Excel & PowerPoint, Slack

Additional Qualifications

• Agency experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines on various projects in a fast-paced environment; ability to anticipate and manage time efficiently
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and collaborate with senior management, staff, other administrators, and external parties
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple high priority, confidential assignments
• Work experience in an international environment and in entertainment a plus!
• Should be familiar with a variety of industry concepts, practices, and procedures

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

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.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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