Job Details
Administrative Assistant, NBC News Washington
Summary
NBC News Washington is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the SVP, Washington Bureau Chief, and work with the Deputy Bureau Chief.
Category
Assistant
Location
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 24, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
NBC News Washington is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the SVP, Washington Bureau Chief, and work with the Deputy Bureau Chief.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Perform general administrative duties (i.e. answering telephones, scheduling/planning meetings, filing, planning all travel arrangements for executives, submitting expense reports, etc.)
- Prepare and update correspondence, reports, and documents using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Assist on ad hoc projects and other miscellaneous duties assigned by supervisors
- Maintain basic knowledge of current news events
- Organize internal and external visits with government officials, newsmakers, News Group and media partners
- Assist in research and other editorial projects
- This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights, under tight deadline pressure, occasionally with little or no warning (e.g. breaking news).
- Must be willing to work in Washington, DC
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong desire to pursue a career in journalism
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
- Experience with newsrooms and newsgathering operations
- Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills
- Professional phone and office manner, including when handling high-level confidential and sensitive company information
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
- Ability to take initiative and self-start
- Ability to manage relationships with clients, and interact with senior leadership and talent across the organization
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A