Executive Assistant, CBS Mornings

Executive Assistant, CBS Mornings

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.