WCVB TV
Needham, MA
Published
January 28, 2025
Job Type
Full Time
Category

Description

WCVB is seeking a News Administrative Assistant to support the News Director and other newsroom personnel in meeting the administrative and operational needs of the News Department. You are a key member of the news team with a wide range of responsibilities, including employee onboarding, arranging travel, and event planning. You will also serves as a liaison to other Station departments. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to react quickly and calmly under pressure. Being highly organized is a must for anyone applying for this position. Trustworthiness is also a key trait as this individual will be exposed to highly confidential information.

Responsibilities:

Assist the News Director with administrative support for the station's daily operations including but not limited to the following:

  • Take part in recruiting and onboarding new hires, including interns; provide training for new hires in various systems including ADP, Concur and Humanity
  • Screen viewer emails, comment line, and phone calls
  • Enthusiastically communicate various station and companywide opportunities and initiatives
  • Act as liaison between News Department and all other WCVB-TV departments
  • Assist newsroom supervisors with weekly ADP timecard approvals and submissions
  • Review and distribute electronic schedules as necessary
  • Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports for news managers
  • Process tax information and invoices related to vendors, including on-air contributors
  • Oversee scheduling of news planning meetings
  • Oversee ordering and delivery of office supplies for News Department
  • Provide administrative support when needed to other departments and station-wide projects

Qualifications Requirements:

  • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position
  • Be a strong team player, take initiative, and be an enthusiastic go-to person
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be detail-oriented, a quick learner, and a self-starter
  • Must be organized and able to multitask
  • Maintain a professional and positive attitude

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