CPB Jobline: Job Listing: New York Public Radio: Executive Assistant to President and CEO of New York Public Radio (12992)

The Executive Assistant to the President and CEO is responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the President’s office, bringing a spirit of engagement, collaboration, excellence and organization to a fast-paced and high-profile setting.  Be part of the inner-workings of one of the largest public media organizations in the country. Work with and support a leading executive who was named one of “NYC’s Most Powerful Women,” and chosen for a special feature on “The 100 Most Influential Women in NYC Business.”

Need For This Position: New York Public Radio is highly regarded amongst all of its constituents for its public service, independent journalism, quality music offerings and living our mission “to make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful.” This position supports the head of our organization and is, therefore, at the center of the activity and energy that make it successful.  This is where you make a difference. It’s the executive assistant’s job to keep things organized, on track, on time and all the pieces connected and cohesive through excellent management of multiple concurrent tasks, competing priorities and, at times, ambiguity. 

Who We’re Looking For: A smart, intellectually curious, exceptional, highly organized and innovative individual with outstanding interpersonal skills who enjoys a role with many dimensions.  You are an excellent writer and communicator—clear, quick and persuasive. You are well-read, have diverse interests and a demonstrated record of accomplishment. You take initiative, self-motivate and self-manage, always asking how we can make things better—smoother, more organized and more timely.

The hats you will wear:  

#1) You’re a proven tactician who also sees the big picture; capable of anticipating needs and proactively managing up; the glue that holds it all together while remaining nimble and flexible to ever-changing conditions; and able to serve as a trusted, solutions-oriented support partner who delivers results with impeccable discretion and reliability.  

#2) You’re a choreographer and a multitasker, overseeing the motion of activity in and out of the President’s office, conducting research, preparing correspondence and managing projects.  

#3) You’re a gifted diplomat, skilled at resolving competing priorities, time and resource demands, capable of frequent interaction with the Board of Trustees, government officials, celebrities, heads of foundations and companies, and the public and handling sensitive communications with style, tact and grace.

#4) You’re a seasoned expert in providing administrative support and project management, bringing with you demonstrated best practices and advanced expertise in related technology , software applications and organization.  

5 years in an administrative support or project management role working with busy, high powered executive and exposure to working with Boards.

Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.

Excellent computer skills; advanced level in all Microsoft Office Suite; familiar with personal productivity tools and mobile device technology.

Passion:  Demonstrate an affinity for NYPR’s mission and content.

Personality:  charismatic, diplomatic, communicative, problem-solver, collaborative, critical thinker, strong (challenges don’t overwhelm you).

All positions at NYPR require:

• The intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively with the senior leadership team, colleagues, staff and external partners and provide motivation at all levels of an organization
• Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds
• Use of a computer, telephone and other office and/or broadcast equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods  including but not limited to; email, internet based applications for internal and external communications
• Affinity for New York Public Radio; WNYC and/or WQXR content and mission a plus

Note:    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

New York Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.

Click on the link to see a more detailed position specification and to Apply:  www.wnyc.org/careers 

Please submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume.  New York Public Radio must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

COMPANY PROFILE – ABOUT NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO

"To make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful."  - New York Public Radio Mission Statement

New York Public Radio is home to three of the country’s leading public radio stations—WNYC 93.9 FM, WNYC AM 820, and WQXR 105.9 FM—as well as the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. As America’s most listened-to public radio stations* and New York's premier multi-platform public radio franchise, it collectively reaches a monthly audience of more than11.5 million.

WNYC and wnyc.org: WNYC is a major producer of original, award-winning local and national content. It originates for public radio nationwide programs and podcasts like Radiolab, The Takeaway, Freakonomics, On The Media and Studio 360. WNYC maintains a centralized newsroom and its award-winning reporters contribute regularly to online and local news broadcasts and to the nationally-distributed news programs Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Marketplace and The Takeaway. Also, WNYC produces the signature daily programs The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, Soundcheck and New Sounds. Five WNYC programs — Radiolab, On the Media, Studio 360, The Brian Lehrer Show, and Radio Rookies, its youth journalism program serving teens in all five boroughs, have been recognized with George Foster Peabody Awards, the highest honor in broadcasting journalism. WNYC’s original content is available to people wherever they are via mobile platforms, online audio streams, podcasts and social media.  In addition, WNYC presents the best national offerings from networks National Public Radio, Public Radio International, American Public Media, and the British Broadcasting Company, broadcasting a wide range of daily news, talk, cultural and music programming.

WQXR and wqxr.org: Classical 105.9 WQXR is New York City’s sole classical music station, presenting new and landmark classical recordings as well as live concerts from the Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, among other New York City venues, immersing listeners in the city’s rich musical life.  WQXR.org  also hosts Q2, an HD broadcast and web stream dedicated to discovery, giving listeners an opportunity to experience exceptional music, classic and contemporary, that they likely have not heard before.  WQXR’s smart, engaging hosts provide distinctive context for the music they love to play. And wqxr.org serves the global classical music community through online listening, playlists, host blogs and New York City cultural news. WQXR also offers Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday Matinee Broadcasts, The Philharmonic This Week, McGraw Hill Young Artists Showcase evenings, and Symphony Hall.

The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space and thegreenespace.org:  Our street-front broadcast studio and performance venue produces a full season of original programming – as well as WNYC and WQXR shows, concerts and events – for live, radio and online audiences. It is becoming an anchor in our growing, exciting Hudson Square neighborhood in lower Manhattan.

(*Source:  Arbitron)