Executive Assistant to CEO

Company: STX Entertainment
Location: Burbank, CA

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STX Entertainment is currently in search of a superstar Executive Assistant to support our Chairman and CEO, Robert Simonds. In this role, you will be responsible for high-level administrative support, including coordinating and scheduling competing commitments across all divisions of this exciting global media company. As the ideal candidate you are personable, extraordinarily detail-oriented, sharp, quick on your feet and able to juggle multiple tasks. This role serves as the primary point of contact in a fast-paced office environment on all matters pertaining to the CEO. This is a critical role and requires someone with exceptional organization skills.

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to:

  • Assisting the CEO in his oversight of the packaging and green lighting of 15 star-driven major movies per year
  • Managing meetings including booking conference rooms, catering, arranging visitor passes
  • Arranging and booking heavy international and domestic travel, accommodations, hotel, meetings and meals
  • Communicating directly, and on behalf of the CEO, with Board Members, staff and others
  • Prioritizing conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion
  • Answering telephone, screening and logging calls, taking messages
  • Arranging executive’s calendar and scheduling meetings
  • Managing executive’s time to ensure schedule stays on track
  • Managing all elements of files and records
  • Special projects including assisting with corporate events and company-wide meetings
  • You may be required to be on-call, especially when the CEO is traveling
  • Some domestic and international travel may be required
Qualifications & Requirements
  • 4-year college degree preferred
  • Mandarin speaking preferred but not required
  • Previous experience as an executive assistant supporting senior executives
  • Must have experience booking heavy international and domestic travel
  • Demonstrate a positive and personable attitude
  • Highly motivated with a desire to be successful
  • Ability to multitask, work with limited supervision, and adjust easily to changing priorities
  • Polished presentation skills with the ability to confidently react to situations in a timely and professional manner
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Interested in a fast paced work environment
  • Must be very organized and detailed oriented
  • Must have professional demeanor and respect confidentiality and security protocols
  • Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends