Executive Assistant, DC Bureau Job at ABC News, Washington DC

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  • ABC News
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Summary:

Job Summary

Do you enjoy being the “heart” of the team, the one everyone from new hires to senior leadership can rely on to get the job done? If so, then the Washington, DC based Executive Assistant position with ABC News at The Walt Disney Company might be right for you.

This position supports the VP - DC News Bureau Chief. You would be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced news organization covering Washington, DC. We work with some of the most creative, intelligent journalists in the business and some of the most senior leaders in the federal government.

The relationships you form with the executive you support and the journalists of the ABC News Washington Bureau are absolutely critical because those enable you to become a true partner. In addition to understanding your executive’s business -- and business needs -- inside and out, you will also develop deep knowledge of the workings of ABC News and its Washington Bureau.  

Responsibilities

Every day in this role is different. On any given day, you might:

  • Protect Executive’s time through strategic and proactive calendar management and vetting a variety of meeting requests
  • Work closely with the Executive on activities, projects, meetings, event planning and office logistics
  • Manage Travel & Entertainment expenses for your team
  • Book Travel for your leader and/or team and build travel itineraries
  • Proactively resolve problems and pitch in to help
  • Manage project tracking and follow-up
  • Compose correspondence on behalf of leader
  • Ensure the executive is prepared for meetings and events
  • Research and report out on specific topics as required
  • Manage highly confidential correspondence and information with utmost discretion

Basic Qualifications

Here’s what you will need to be successful in the role:

  • A minimum two years of experience in an administrative role or equivalent
  • Strong proficiency with standard office tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Professional and highly discreet while maintaining absolute confidentiality
  • Effective communication skills, including diplomatic and professional handling of telephone and email communications
  • Ability to be pro-active, resourceful, flexible, and responsible
  • Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs
  • Extremely well organized and attentive to detail

Preferred Qualifications

It would be a plus if you also had these skills:

  • Prior experience at The Walt Disney Company
  • Experience working in a national news organization
  • Experience working in Washington, DC

Education

  • Preferred - Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

Hiring Range The hiring range for this position in Washington DC is $52,400.00 to $70,200.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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