CNN
ExecutiveAssistant
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“Executive Assistant at CNN. Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination. Manage demanding Outlook calendar. Schedule meetings and coordinate stakeholders”
Industry & Context.
Flexibility to handle requests outside of standard hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders or executives, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office — Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, A proactive, detail-obsessed mindset with prioritization instincts, Polished judgment and discretion when working with executives and high-profile talent, Flexibility to handle off-hours requests, collaboration skills
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree, Interest in journalism, current affairs, and/or media production
What You'll Do.
Manage demanding Outlook calendar
Schedule meetings and coordinate stakeholders
Ensure meetings run flawlessly
Answer and screen calls
Route inquiries and respond to requests
Serve as a trusted liaison
Organize and support meetings end-to-end
Prepare and edit correspondence
Arrange domestic and international travel
Process expenses promptly and accurately
Greet guests and maintain office supplies
Support executive meetings and events
Take on ad-hoc projects
Oversee PTO planning and backfill coverage
Onboard additional administrative support
Act as a go-to resource for administrative questions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate as part of a broader team; Serve as a trusted liaison between the executive and internal teams; Work with product team
Communication Scope
Answer and screen calls; Route inquiries; Respond to internal and external requests with professionalism
Full Job Description
**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of._** **Who We Are…** When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. **Your New Role…** The **Executive Assistant** will be a trusted partner to the Head of CNN Originals and Talent Development, providing high-touch administrative support in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. This person will own a complex and ever-shifting calendar, coordinate seamless travel and meeting logistics, manage expenses, and serve as a steady point of contact for internal teams, executives, and high-profile talent. Success in this role requires sharp judgment, exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to proactively anticipate need. The right candidate is equally comfortable operating independently and collaborating as part of a broader team and is flexible to handle requests outside of standard hours when the business demands it. **Your Role Accountabilities…** * **Executive Support** — Manage a demanding, constantly evolving Outlook calendar for an EVP level executive. Schedule meetings, coordinate across stakeholders, and ensure meetings and presentations run flawlessly from start to finish. * **Communications & Liaison** — Answer and screen calls, route inquiries, and respond to internal and external requests with professionalism. Serve as a trusted liaison between the executive and internal teams as well a
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