Department: Marketing
Job Title: PA, SVP CMO (6 months FTC)
Perm/FTC (plus duration if FTC): FTC (6 months)
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

WHO ARE WE

We're Viacom International Media Networks UK & Ireland, home to 20 TV channels that offer the very best in music, entertainment, comedy and kids programming through our MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Channel 5 and BET brands. Together these brands reach nearly 30 million homes in the UK and Ireland. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 705 million households in 169 territories and 37 languages via more than 184 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties.

WHO ARE YOU

There are lots of people here doing all sorts of jobs and we believe that having all kinds of people from all kinds of backgrounds makes this a great place to work. We have a number of Employee Resource Groups that look to support our employees from all walks of life and who face common challenges in the workplace and we hold tons of events all your round to nurture the best possible, inclusive environment

WHAT ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

We are currently seeking a highly organised Assistant to support the VP, Marketing. Working as part of a tight knit team, the role requires a high degree of professionalism, adaptability and team work

WHAT IS THE ROLE

• Diary management - coordinating meetings with internal people and external companies e.g. productions companies and distributors
• Manage all viewing schedules and brainstorms
• Arrange research debriefs across a wide range of departments in Viacom
• Manage the teams calls and emails when not available, dealing with queries in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate start up meetings for new programme commissions with a number of departments
• Arrange travel, accommodation and meetings for external events such as Edinburgh TV Festival
• Manage expenses
• Ad hoc support to the PA for the Director of Programmes where required

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU NEED

• Excellent IT skills and competent using MS office including PowerPoint.
• Experience of complex diary management.
• Experience of arranging international travel.
• Evidence of providing PA support at senior management level.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Highly pro-active and self-motivated and be able to take initiative for day to day problem solving.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Must be highly adaptable.
• Experience of working within TV industry is desirable.