Executive Assistant

News Corp

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.

Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Full time
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Job Description :

Location 1211 6th Avenue

In Office 5 days a week

Reports to Executive Director for the office of the CEO

News Corp is seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive/Personal Assistant to support its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at its headquarters in New York City. This role requires a proactive, highly resourceful, and detail-oriented professional capable of operating effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, global environment with a high degree of discretion, exceptional emotional intelligence, and professionalism. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted extension of the Office of the CEO, exercising independent judgment, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and driving complex matters to resolution with minimal oversight.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Office of the CEO and works in close partnership with both the Executive Director and the CEO to ensure effective management of the CEO's professional and personal priorities. Serving as a key member of the Office of the CEO, this role works alongside the Executive Director to provide seamless, coordinated executive and personal support to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO by ensuring optimal workflow, efficiency, and time management through the strategic coordination and prioritization of complex schedules with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner closely with the Executive Director of the Office of the CEO to coordinate priorities, ensure continuity of executive support, and effectively manage the CEO's professional and personal activities.
• Independently assess, prioritize, and resolve a broad range of executive and personal matters on behalf of the CEO, exercising sound judgment and determining when escalation or consultation is required.
• Apply the utmost discretion to sensitive and confidential company and personal information that others may not be privy to.
• Organize, synthesize, and prioritize large volumes of information while maintaining accuracy and discretion.
• Arrange complex domestic and international travel for the CEO and direct family members, both business and personal, including visas, passports, transportation, lodging, and concierge services.
• Develop detailed itineraries and agendas for all trips.
• Manage and respond to telephone calls, email requests, and written correspondence on behalf of the CEO, as appropriate.
• Coordinate directly with legal, tax, insurance, and advisory teams across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Japan, and Costa Rica.
• Assist with workflows relating to tax coordination, insurance matters, fiduciary documentation, and estate-planning preparation.
• Process and oversee executive expense reporting and approvals using Concur and related systems.
• Create and maintain filing systems (e.g., contacts database, calendars, and related records), both electronic and paper.
• Maintain detailed records pertaining to personal real estate holdings, both domestic and international.
• Maintain a high level of service even when directing inquiries away from the CEO to help better manage their calendar and activities.
• Anticipate the CEO's needs by proactively identifying issues, preparing materials, and ensuring appropriate follow-up on key priorities and commitments.
• Manage the CEO's calendar and daily workflow, independently evaluating competing priorities, making informed decisions regarding scheduling and availability, and determining when matters require escalation or direct CEO involvement.
• Serve as a key gatekeeper for the CEO, independently evaluating requests, balancing competing priorities, and exercising discretion in determining appropriate access, timing, and escalation.
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CEO, determining appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Take ownership of complex projects, requests, and issues from inception through completion, coordinating across stakeholders, removing obstacles, and ensuring timely execution with minimal oversight.
• Communicate with senior executives, board members, external advisors, and staff on the CEO's behalf while coordinating logistics for high-level meetings and events.
• Reflect the CEO's style and company culture when conducting activities.
• Manage requests for the CEO's time and attention while ensuring key issues and concerns are effectively addressed.
• Leverage emerging technologies and AI-enabled workflow tools to improve organization, efficiency, and operational coordination.
• Lead and execute ad hoc projects independently, identifying priorities, developing solutions, coordinating stakeholders, and proactively resolving issues while keeping key partners appropriately informed.
• Provide support on a variety of ad hoc matters related to household operations and family management.

Professional Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 7+ years' experience supporting C-suite executives, principals, or senior executives in a fast-paced corporate, family office, or similarly complex environment.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality in highly sensitive environments.
• Demonstrates the highest level of maturity, professionalism, and judgment, as well as capacity for initiative, self-reflection, and proactive problem-solving.
• Proven ability to operate independently in a high-trust environment, exercising sound judgment, managing competing priorities, and making informed decisions in the absence of complete information.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and effectively interact with senior executives, external advisors, and other high-profile stakeholders.
• Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, family office environments, or complex personal infrastructure is a plus.
• Actively participates and collaborates with others for the achievement of business goals.
• Experience coordinating across international teams, advisors, and time zones preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive personal matters with discretion, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong technical proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Concur, and related productivity tools.
• Comfort with evolving AI-enabled workflow tools and operational technologies preferred.
• Ability to think ahead, pivot quickly, and operate calmly in a dynamic, high-accountability environment.
• Must be willing and eager to learn team objectives and functions to help streamline processes.
• Must be a team player with a high level of initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasks and issues and follow up to ensure that they are successfully brought to completion.
• Must be willing to provide occasional support outside standard business hours to accommodate executive priorities, travel schedules, and global business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Base Pay Range: $135,000 - $155,000 + Bonus

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.

Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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