Deseret News is hiring: Administrative Assistant - Utah Business/Deseret News in

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Utah Business is seeking a proactive, organized and energetic individual to join our team in an administrative support role. We have a lot going on! We’re continually connecting with leaders in business, government, education and philanthropy, building a loyal online audience, producing a monthly magazine and providing multiple recognition and consumer events throughout the year. We need someone who can dive in and assist with many of the administrative aspects of these initiatives, as well as those of our parent company, the Deseret News. This is a hybrid role, generally with 3-4 days in our downtown Salt Lake City offices and 1-2 days working remotely. Occasional evening work may be necessary to assist with events.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meeting minutes and assignment tracking
• Coordinating group meetings, schedules and activities
• Completing assigned project tasks and following up with others on deliverables and timelines
• Providing and gathering information to/from vendors and clients
• Processing expense reports
• Assisting with event execution
• Leadership support (calendaring, travel, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to interact professionally with high-profile clients, vendors, company executives and various employees throughout the organization
• Familiar and comfortable working with technology, including digital file management, communications (email, Slack), calendaring, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (Microsoft office, Google suite, etc.)

Our Culture

• Think Audience — I understand and engage our audiences.
• Build Trust — I share my best, respect my colleagues and expect others to do the same.
• Be One — I collaborate to build a unified, world-class team.
• Align Daily — I align my efforts daily with our Key Results.
• Own It — I continually ask, “What else can I do to achieve our results?” and refuse to blame others.
• Go Big — I inform and influence the world in a way no one else does.

About Utah Business

Utah Business is a division of Deseret News Publishing Company, Utah’s oldest news media company and longest continually-operating business. At Utah Business, our mission is to be THE essential platform for Utah business inspiration, celebration and connection. We do this by delivering unequaled value, credibility, integrity and humanity in our storytelling and engagement.