Executive Assistant, Versant O&T

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the Vice President of Workplace Operations & Engineering and VP of Strategic Technology Delivery for VERSANT, a newly formed, independent media company. We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and who values building strong relationships across the organization. This role is critical to enabling the success of our executive and broader team, and the ideal candidate will embody the company’s core values of transparency, trust, and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Executive & Calendar Management:
  Proactively manage highly dynamic and complex calendars for two VPs, coordinating meetings across global time zones and adapting to frequent changes.
   
• Operational & Administrative Excellence:
  Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building trusted relationships while prioritizing and streamlining information flow. You'll represent the executive's voice with professionalism and discretion, serving as a cultural ambassador for the team.
   
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with other assistants, team members, and stakeholders across the organization.
   
• Confidentiality & Trust:
  Handle all information with the highest level of discretion and integrity, earning and maintaining deep trust with the executive team.
   
• Strategic Support:
  Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and assist with high-priority projects, always ready to step in where needed with a "can-do" attitude.
   
• Project Management & Special Assignments: Assist with special projects and provide backup support for other assistants when required.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree 1+ years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Slack, Zoom, and DocuSign. Familiarity with SAP, Concur, or similar systems is a plus.

• A proactive and resourceful problem-solver who can work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• A general understanding of and passion for the media industry.
• Experience supporting technology executives.
• Strong cultural alignment with the values of transparency, trust, and teamwork

Additional Requirements: 

•  Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week from the NYC location.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. 

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.