Our client, a leading global media and entertainment company, is seeking a highly organized, composed, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support the EVP, Content. The EVP oversees all content created by the network across television, editorial, and social platforms, managing creative and production teams in Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and London.
This role requires someone who can confidently manage a fast-paced, international schedule and act as a trusted partner to a senior executive with a demanding, dynamic workload. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, impeccably organized, and skilled at balancing multiple priorities across time zones.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative support to the EVP, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, and correspondence.
- Manage a busy, fast-moving diary across multiple regions and time zones with precision and discretion.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, including transatlantic itineraries and logistics.
- Process expense reports and assist with budget tracking and reconciliation.
- Prepare and edit presentations, reports, and meeting materials for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise across departments and serve as a primary contact between the EVP and senior executives, including C-Suite and Chief Executive Assistants.
- Support general administrative and operational needs of the Content department.
- Handle all sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
Must-Haves
1–2 years of experience in an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role within a media organization or comparable creative environment.Proven experience supporting senior executives and collaborating with C-Suite and Chief Executive Assistants.Impeccable organizational skills and ability to juggle shifting priorities and schedules smoothly.Calm, composed demeanor — as the EVP describes, “the diary is like a giant Jenga across oceans,” requiring someone who can adapt and steady the pace.A professional, considerate presence — the EVP’s role involves many internal and external stakeholders, where trust and professionalism are key.Flexibility to occasionally adjust for UK-based production schedules (no expectation to regularly work outside U.S. business hours, except in rare cases).Preferred Skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.Experience using Concur or similar travel and expense platforms.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently and with discretion.Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.