Executive Assistant, Primetime Programming

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for a proactive and organized individual to provide administrative support to the Executive Vice President of Primetime Programming.  The Executive Assistant is a team player who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative. You will interact with production teams across all primetime programming. Sensitivity to confidential matters is critical to this role.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the EVP of Primetime Programming by managing a complex schedule and serving as the primary point of contact for meeting requests

• Develop and distribute programming schedules for weekdays and weekends with a focus on special coverage events and holidays

• Create weekly host schedules and keep a detailed tracking list of host fill-ins & host locations

• Manage comprehensive talent grid tracking FOX talent location and programming for FNM platforms

• Maintain confidential information

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ years of administrative experience

• A strong interest in news

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products – including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Overall professionalism including a business-like attitude, attire, cheerful disposition, and strong work ethic

• Ability to handle confidential information and interact with high-level executives

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $24.25-26.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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