We are looking for an Administrative Assistant III to join our Drama Development team, supporting the EVP/department head. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator who can anticipate the needs of the executive to keep the department on track. 

Responsibilities
- Provide organizational and administrative support to the department head, anticipating the needs of the executive(s) and always being two steps ahead 
- Coordinate travel, visas, schedules, and other travel logistics  
- Generate travel and expense reports  
- Schedule/Calendar/Phone management; keep execs on schedule  
- Create and maintain global contacts 
- Read scripts, review dailies, summarize notes from development meetings/calls 
- Invoice tracking & processing  
- Create and update presentations, letters, and other forms of management reports and communications 
- Manage calendar and activities (Setting meetings, Call list, etc.)  
- Internet research
- Provide ad hoc support to other execs as needed
- Special projects as required 

Qualifications
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet savvy)  
- Attention to detail and accuracy  
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills  
- Superb organizational and time management skills  
- Proactive and thorough in their approach   
- Takes responsibility and ownership for tasks  
- Can work independently to achieve goals and has a positive attitude  
- Has a global perspective and appreciation for cultural differences  
- Excellent oral (professional and friendly demeanor) and written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) communications skills  
- Able to multi-task and work well with others  
- Discretion and integrity 
- At ease in fast-paced, high-energy, ever-changing work environment 
- In-depth knowledge of the television/entertainment industry  
- Prior experience in entertainment preferred 
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines  
- Education:  B.A., B.S., or equivalent experience