HBO Executive Assistant, Global Distribution

HBO Executive Assistant, Global Distribution

OVERALL SUMMARY:

This Executive Assistant position assists the Executive Vice President of HBO’s Global Distribution (GD) department. GD works with distribution partners to market and deliver the best entertainment viewing experiences our customers have ever enjoyed. Internationally, the EVP is responsible for the operations of HBO branded networks in 67 countries. Domestically, the EVP leads distribution efforts for the premium networks HBO and Cinemax, oversees the Affiliate Marketing Group, and heads digital distribution efforts including streaming products HBO GO, MAX GO, HBO NOW and HBO Home Entertainment. This is a unique position because it allows visibility to all aspects of the distribution and marketing disciplines and creates the opportunity to work with internal and external senior executives and other department heads. This role requires an individual with strong people and project management skills. But we are also looking for someone who has a genuinely curious nature, goes beyond usual approaches to solve problems, and is dedicated to the position. The role presents tremendous opportunities for growth. A successful candidate will be imaginative, a problem-solver, resilient in an environment of fast-paced change and highly collaborative. In this position, you have the chance to make a big impact while working with a diverse and dynamic group of professionals. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Organize and oversee business and entertainment events

·         Coordinate department’s presence at conferences, premieres and other relevant events

·         Individual will serve as liason to executive to communicate critical information

·         Collaborate with senior level internal and external executives for events and scheduling

·         Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts

·         Encourage innovation and challenge business as usual

·         Promote a culture of transparency, empowerment and accountability by modeling the same

·         Customize and implement innovative and impactful solutions

·         Provide full administrative support including heavy phones, scheduling meetings, processing expense reports, and making travel arrangements

·         Ensure meeting arrangements are completed accurately and include appropriate materials, web conferencing, conference call number and catering services if required

·         Understand the business objectives of HBO and its clients by maintaining familiarity with and understanding of the telecommunications and tech industries

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Bachelor’s degree and 2 – 3 years of related experience, preferable working for a senior executive in a corporate environment

·         Interest in field of distribution and marketing preferred

·         Proven capabilities in relationship management

·         Demonstrate ability with juggling multiple assignments simultaneously without becoming easily overwhelmed

·         Manage assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

·         Strong detail-oriented organizational skills

·         Collaborative work style

·         Seek to resolve outstanding problems proactively

·         Flexible and adaptive to change

·         Strong project management and problem solving, interpersonal, writing and public speaking skills

·         Requires a high degree of initiative and professionalism

·         Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)