Overview
Administrative Assistant, A&R – New York, 10019, United States of America
Job Description
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Black Thought, Drake, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and more.Â
Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, Lava Records, XO, Young Money, among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (J Balvin and Karol G). Â
How we LEAD: Â
Republic Records is currently seeking a dynamic Administrative Assistant to provide support to a Senior Executive. The ideal candidate is obsessively detailed, pro-active, has a knack for problem solving and a “can do” attitude. Experience supporting more than one senior executive is ideal, but not required. Customer service mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, polished professional demeanor, and the ability to keep calm under pressure are musts.Â
How you’ll CREATE:     Â
- Extensive travel and meeting coordinationÂ
- Maintaining high-demand schedules and calendarsÂ
- Cover phone lines, partnering with other assistants as neededÂ
- Meeting of guests and help with general queriesÂ
- Monthly Expenses reconciliation and processingÂ
- Regular meeting prep and coordination including food ordering, document prep and organization as directed, occasional meeting coverage and note takingÂ
- Completing general office administrative work such as printing and copying large documentsÂ
- Special project coordination requiring follow-up and meeting of deadlinesÂ
- Ticket coordination with company buyerÂ
- Some A&R duties may apply: Research and compile data reports when necessary (NASA Reports, Industry Genre Reports, Shazam Reports, Miscellaneous trend reports as required/requested)Â
- Additional duties as assigned
Bring your VIBE:Â
- Bachelor’s degree preferredÂ
- Minimum 1 years of administrative experience supporting a senior executive (SVP or above)Â
- Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with employees of the company at all levels including Executive ManagementÂ
- Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with external partners and clientsÂ
- Possess strong attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skillsÂ
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint requiredÂ
- Proactive in determining roadblocksÂ
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work under high pressure and speedÂ
- Must have the ability to build collaborative relationshipsÂ
- Ability to keep information highly confidentialÂ
- Flexible and able to multi-taskÂ
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.