Administrative Assistant, Fox Weather [Remote]
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Weather FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel's expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations' added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX's Connected TV Apps. JOB DESCRIPTION FOX Weather is looking for a sharp, resourceful, and highly motivated Administrative Assistant to support the President of FOX Weather. This is not a traditional administrative role - this is a high-impact position at the center of a fast-moving, national weather news organization, collaborating closely with all Fox News Media and Fox Corporation businesses. The right candidate moves quickly, thinks clearly under pressure while exercising sound judgement, and communicates with both polish and professionalism. You are exceptional at prioritizing tasks in a high-stakes newsroom environment. This role sits at the intersection of breaking weather news, business strategy, and executive leadership where you will serve as a trusted partner to the President. Come join us in this incredible opportunity to be a key part of FOX Weather! A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively partner with the President to help manage high-profile projects under deadline
- Manage and triage all outreach to the executive office with timely follow-up, including phone calls, emails, and mail
- Handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally
- Manage a complex calendar of virtual and in-person meetings, strategically prioritizing time and adjusting seamlessly as news warrants
- Anticipate executive needs and take steps to ensure projects run seamlessly
- Organize and maintain an up-to-date contact directory, shared calendars, and executive documents
- Handle all aspects of travel and engagements, including booking transportation, creating itineraries, and processing expenses
- Act as a liaison across departments, ensuring alignment between programming, digital, sales, operations and leadership for all tasks
- Ensure the executive's office and newsroom equipment is functioning properly, and coordinate any necessary maintenance or repairs
- Communicate professionally with all levels of management and talent, both within the company and externally
- Help facilitate special events and executive presentations
- Support and pitch ideas to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of daily operations
- Manage inventory and distribution of company merchandise to appropriate parties
- Monitor competitor coverage
- Conduct research for competitive analysis, new technologies and more
- Deliver monthly internal reports with accuracy and executive-ready formatting
- Identify and implement opportunities for improvements to operational efficiencies
- Support ad hoc company projects
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and in person
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented, and capable of tracking multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with the media/communication industry's concepts, practices, and procedures
- Exemplary time management skills
- Skilled at both taking direction and working independently as needed
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini
- Quick learner and active listener
- Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate business needs/special events
- Positive ''Can Do'' approach to challenges
- Finally, a strong interest in weather isn't mandatory, but it definitely helps!
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $23.50-27.65 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. View more detail about FOX Benefits. Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job