Junior Executive Assistant

Posted:
8/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ London, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
Remote

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

Your New Role…

We are looking for a Junior Executive Assistant to provide support and assistance to the CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) Executive Office, working closely with EAs to help manage their workload.  This role is ideal for someone who is keen to build a solid foundation in business administration.

Your Role Accountabilities…

  • Diary management, including setting up conference and video conferencing calls (over several time zones), as well as internal and external meetings, including arranging room bookings, presentation materials, equipment and catering

  • Organising and managing complex international travels, including travel booking, expense management, itinerary updates, visas etc.

  • Company cards reconciliation, submitting expenses

  • Act as a point of contact among Executives, employees, clients, and other external partners

  • Providing finance related support by processing invoices, raising POs, onboarding new staff and vendors

  • Meet and greet of external visitors

  • Other ad hoc support as booking restaurants, organising couriers, liaising with Logistics, Facilities and IT

Qualifications & Experience…

  • Experience in Administration, ideally supporting a team or multiple individuals simultaneously

  • Organisational and time management skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Discretion and confidentiality

  • Ability to multitask

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].