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Executive Assistant - Media

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £38000 - £43000 per annum
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted over 2 years ago

Great opportunity for an accomplished, dynamic and professional Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director of global media agency, located in Central London.

The ideal candidate will be familiar working within a demanding and fast paced organisation and will have previously worked within the Media industry. It is key for the incoming candidate to understand how Media and Communications companies operate on a day to day basis and is aware of the challenges of supporting a boss at the highest level of a global organisation. Excellent attention to detail and organisation, combined with a problem solving and proactive nature will be crucial in this role.

Key Responsibilities: -

  • Responsible for all diary activity for the MD, full inbox management; meeting preparation, minute taking, expenses and ensuring all important administrative tasks are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
  • Coordinating and planning all travel, accommodation and complex travel itineraries.
  • Manage all correspondence; reviewing and prioritising all communications, delegating where appropriate, drafting responses on behalf of the MD, and identifying high priority items directly.
  • Create and format complex PowerPoint presentations from scratch for key client pitches.
  • Understanding the MD needs in order to successfully manage, plan and coordinate schedules.
  • Research incoming issues and concerns put forward to the MD, including those of a sensitive and confidential nature.
  • Work closely with both bosses and ensuring they are well informed of relevant commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
  • Act as an ambassador to the business where necessary and communicate relevant and urgent information.
  • Managing the MD's personal appointments and last minute diary commitments.

Key Skills Required: -

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Proven EA experience at senior level.
  • Highly organised and able to multi-task effectively.
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Problem solver and confident decision maker.
  • Approachable with a positive attitude.

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