Executive Assistant, Global Ops
New York, NY, US, 10036
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Overview
Paramount Global is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Paramount Global Operations team. This role will play a vital role in ensuring organizational effectiveness at the highest level. The position requires managing complex schedules, organizing global travel, preparing executive meetings, and acting as a critical communication hub. Key success factors include advanced time management, strong communication skills, problem-solving, empathy, discretion, and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. The executive assistant also helps coordinate across leadership teams, supports meeting preparation and follow-up, and maintains confidentiality, enabling the Global Operations executives to focus on strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements across multiple time zones.
- Prepare and coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and off-sites, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up actions.
- Screen and prioritize incoming communications (emails, calls, mail) and respond or delegate as appropriate.
- Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the executive.
- Coordinate and track critical projects and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Conduct research and prepare executive summaries, briefs, or background materials for key initiatives and meetings.
- Assist in the development and management of budgets, expense reports, and invoice processing.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external collaborators, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Plan and run executive-level events, team meetings, and external engagements.
- Exercise sound judgment in all communications and decision-making.
- Ensure the executive’s office runs smoothly and is equipped for daily operations.
- Liaise with IT, HR, Legal, and other corporate functions as needed.
- Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree or certification preferred.
- 10+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally within large, complex organizations (Fortune 500/100 experience a plus).
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calendar management tools, and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom).
- Experience in managing confidential information and sensitive communications.
Additional Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationships and work effectively with diverse teams and external partners.
- Proactive problem solver with a strategic approach.
- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
- Phenomenal written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptable and flexible; comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Ability to work independently and anticipate needs in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Energetic, positive mentality with a strong work ethic.
Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 110,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.
- 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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Nearest Secondary Market: New York City