This role provides high-level executive support to the Channel 4 News Senior Management Team - including the Editor, Deputy Editor, Managing Editor, Operational Innovation and Technology Manager, and Finance & Operations Manager.

As a trusted partner to the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in managing their day-to-day operations, supporting strategic priorities, and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced and dynamic newsroom. You'll combine discretion, initiative, and exceptional organisational skills to anticipate needs and enable the senior team to focus on editorial, operational, and strategic delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive executive support across the Senior Management Team, managing both professional and occasional personal matters with discretion and tact.
Act as the first point of contact and gatekeeper, managing calls, correspondence, and information flow with professionalism and clarity
Oversee complex diary management across multiple senior leaders, anticipating needs, resolving conflicts, and ensuring seamless coordination
Prepare and circulate agendas, briefings, and meeting papers for editorial boards, leadership meetings, and stakeholder sessions with Channel 4
Track and manage follow-up actions from key meetings, ensuring timely completion and accountability
Liaise daily with senior editorial, operational, and production leads to align priorities across departments
Maintain a deep understanding of newsroom operations, culture, and strategic goals to proactively support leadership decision-making
Attend senior meetings where required, taking minutes and managing subsequent action plans
Liaise effectively with cross-division stakeholders including Facilities, HR, and Health & Safety teams
Coordinate internal communications and support external engagements, media appearances, and speaking events in collaboration with Corporate Communications
Organise away days, team events, and divisional briefings, supporting a positive and connected culture
Manage expenses, invoices, and annual leave tracking for the Senior Management Team
Serve as a liaison point with ITN and Channel 4 stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication and collaboration
Uphold confidentiality and act with professionalism and integrity at all times

These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Key Requirements
Proven experience supporting senior leaders, ideally within media, broadcasting, or a similarly high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Exceptional organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing demands
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence to Executive standard
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel), Slack, and familiarity with emerging AI tools and platforms
Confident, proactive, and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate needs and act on initiative
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels, internally and externally
Discreet, composed, and professional when handling sensitive and confidential information
Genuine interest in journalism and an understanding of newsroom dynamics and culture is highly desirable