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Executive Assistant (C-Level) - Media & Entertainment - Midtown

Advice Personnel · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$95,000-$110,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Executive Assistant (C-Level) - Media & Entertainment - Midtown
A global media and entertainment company is seeking a polished, highly organized Executive Assistant to support a senior C-Level executive in its Midtown Manhattan headquarters. This role will serve as a true strategic partner, managing complex day-to-day operations while helping ensure the executive and broader team remain organized, responsive, and operating efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing high‑volume executive support with discretion, sound judgment, and a service‑oriented mindset. This position requires someone who can seamlessly manage shifting priorities, communicate professionally across all levels, and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

Provide high‑level support to a C‑Level executive in a fast‑paced global environment

Manage complex and ever‑changing calendars, scheduling internal and external meetings across multiple time zones

Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, itineraries, visas, and real‑time travel troubleshooting

Draft, manage, and respond to correspondence and communications on behalf of the executive

Prepare, organize, and maintain documentation, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other sensitive information

Serve as a liaison between the executive and internal teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders

Assist with personal support responsibilities and related coordination as needed, as personal priorities often intersect with business priorities at this level

Support ad hoc team initiatives, special projects, and cross‑functional coordination efforts

Track follow‑ups, action items, and key deliverables to help ensure smooth execution across the executive’s priorities

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times

Requirements

4+ years of experience supporting senior executives in fast‑paced environments

Prior experience supporting C‑Level leadership strongly preferred

Exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Strong judgment with the ability to anticipate needs and problem‑solve independently

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace

Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, high‑expectation environment with shifting priorities

Salary
$95k-$110k + OT Eligible

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