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Executive Assistant, CBS Mornings

Paramount

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$60,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Broadcast Journalism, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Reports, Follow Through, Interpersonal Skills, Local News, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Network Television, News Agency, News Reporting, Newsroom, Office Management, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Podcasting, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Radio News, Reconciliation, Spreadsheets, Talent Management, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Travel Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
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Today
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CBS News is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant to support the Executive Producer of CBS Mornings. This role is critical to the success and efficiency of the Executive Producer, serving as a trusted partner responsible for managing a high volume of meetings, communications, travel arrangements, and day-to-day operational needs in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Supporting a leader responsible for overseeing a staff of more than 100 employees, the Executive Assistant plays a key role in ensuring priorities remain organized and business operations run smoothly. In addition to providing executive support, this individual will help manage talent-related needs, coordinate special projects, and oversee office operations, including workspace and resource organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage a complex and ever-changing calendar, ensuring the Executive Producer remains informed of schedule changes, priorities, and critical business matters.
  • Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings, including logistics, materials, and follow-up actions.
  • Arrange and manage domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and related logistics.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for incoming requests and communications, exercising sound judgment in prioritizing matters requiring executive attention.
  • Assist with talent-related logistics and administrative needs.
  • Support office management functions, including workspace coordination, resource organization, and operational support for the team.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and other business documents.
  • Process and reconcile expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and proactively support the Executive Producer's daily operations.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
  • Support special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure news environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt to changing business needs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
Work Schedule: fully in office at the CBS News Broadcast Center, 524 W 57th Street.
  • Monday - Friday
    • In-office: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Remote: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Flexibility may be required based on business and production needs.


CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $50,000.00 - 60,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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.

What We Offer:
  • Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
  • 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.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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