What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Skydance?
Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
Overview:
As the Executive Assistant to an Executive-level leader within Paramount Advertising, you will demonstrate superb judgment while managing a variety of situations and confidential matters with the utmost discretion. You will create and deliver clear verbal and written communications. You will demonstrate impressive administrative and organizational skills. You will also manage multiple tasks while balancing several priorities. You have proficient interpersonal skills with a confident, polished presence. In fact, you’re someone who builds trust easily, brings positive energy, and knows how to read the room. The ideal partner in the role is a driven individual who can prioritize successfully for themself and the Senior Executives, and who can work excellently under pressure. Your strong business insight reflecting a high level of awareness, capability, and efficiency in all you do is your key to success.
This position is an on-site role, located in NYC-Times Square.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount , Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.
Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 120,000.00.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
What We Offer:
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. 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.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
Overview:
As the Executive Assistant to an Executive-level leader within Paramount Advertising, you will demonstrate superb judgment while managing a variety of situations and confidential matters with the utmost discretion. You will create and deliver clear verbal and written communications. You will demonstrate impressive administrative and organizational skills. You will also manage multiple tasks while balancing several priorities. You have proficient interpersonal skills with a confident, polished presence. In fact, you’re someone who builds trust easily, brings positive energy, and knows how to read the room. The ideal partner in the role is a driven individual who can prioritize successfully for themself and the Senior Executives, and who can work excellently under pressure. Your strong business insight reflecting a high level of awareness, capability, and efficiency in all you do is your key to success.
This position is an on-site role, located in NYC-Times Square.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Be highly responsive to direct and anticipated needs; provide fast, accurate, and thoughtful responses to requests, and follow up on action items in support of the executive’s efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinate heavy travel itineraries including flight reservations, hotel, and car service quickly and accurately. Inform and plan actions based on the itinerary with appropriate parties, monitoring throughout. Process associated expenses as required.
- Complete scheduling and calendar management as needed with a heavy focus on coordination of complex meetings with multiple participants and locations.
- Provide effective and expeditious meeting coordination including agendas, notes, action items and follow-ups.
- Run meeting presentations, conference room, and AV equipment logistics.
- Assist with planning and execution of department events and offsites, including logistics, vendor coordination, catering, guest lists, and on site support
- Track key deliverables, deadlines, and follow ups for the EVP and executive team, ensuring preparation and materials are ready ahead of time
- Maintain and update organizational charts, distribution lists and send department-wide communications.
- Screen and respond to phone calls, emails, and incoming/outgoing packages.
- Partner with key partners to Ad Sales executive team and their EAs to collaborate, acquire information, problem solve, and achieve desired results.
- Manage special projects, run occasional personal errands, and take on additional duties and projects as needed.
- Prioritize tasks as needed and organize daily. Always monitor emails during working hours and before and after them.
- 8 years of experience as an Executive Assistant preferably within media, entertainment, technology, or marketing driven, with 3 years supporting a C suite executive.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Outlook/Calendar, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, Word/Docs), and experience with expense and travel systems (e.g., Concur, Workday).
- Demonstrated exceptional organization, professionalism, and ambition as an early-career candidate with robust administrative or internship experience.
- Use good judgment and discretion when interacting with Senior Executives, Industry Leaders, and other important partners.
- Enthusiastic and ready to tackle new projects and ideas while maintaining focus on key priorities.
- Applies solid writing, editing, and proofreading skills for emails, presentations, and other correspondence.
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount , Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.
Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 120,000.00.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
What We Offer:
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
- Generous paid time off.
- Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount , and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
- Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. 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.
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000