Administrative Assistant

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Full Time Job
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, CBSN, CBSN 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, CBSN, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES for Paramount . CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, Â CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount and other digital platforms. 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 network. Â
Overview
CBS New York is looking for a conscientious, organized and self-motivated Newsroom Administrative Assistant to support a newsroom of 200 employees. The right candidate will work closely with the Vice President and News Director to manage daily tasks to keep the newsroom running smoothly.
Primary Responsibilities
Assistant to WCBS VP/News Director
• Provide Executive Support to News Director
• Manage News Director's calendar
• Schedule travel for News Director as needed
• Handle Expense Reports
• Coordinate internal and external conference calls and meetings
• Handle any special projects or ad hoc assignments as delegated by the News Director
Newsroom Management
• Set up New Hires with computer logins and email accounts
• Maintain supply inventory
• Maintain Coffee Machine and Water Cooler
• Order Makeup and Hairspray for Talent
• Assist Talent with Administrative needs and requests
• Help staff with expense reports
• Order meals as needed
PR/Footage Licensing
• Handle Talent Appearance Requests submitted by groups and organizations
• Handle multiple requests for licensing footage from vendors
• Put together reports for the FCC as necessary
Invoices
• Receive on and process more than 20 invoiced, daily
• Follow up with vendors inquiries about payments
• Assist vendors with being setup in the system
• Create purchase orders as needed
Qualifications
• Previous administrative experience in a medium to large organization
• Proficient in use of MS Office applications
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to work independently and with a team
• General knowledge of how a newsroom functions on a daily basis is preferred but not required
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment
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