EA to CEO – Entertainment & Media Company

Our client, an exciting new Entertainment & Media Company / Lifestyle Platform requires an experienced EA to support their busy CEO whilst also sourcing, setting up and managing the new office in the heart of London.

You will be a key member of a small but fast-growing team and will need to be highly organised with great attention to detail and able to hold the fort when the principal is travelling.

Although a background in the Entertainment Industry is not essential, coming from this industry with knowledge of the music / fashion world would be an advantage.

Hours:                  Full time with some out of hours support and travel when required.

Location:              Central London

Start Date:            ASAP

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide efficient, effective and confidential EA support.
• Extensive Diary and Email Management across multiple time zones
• Booking domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, trains and cars and securing visas where necessary.
• Arranging all meetings and calls internally and externally.
• Initially sourcing and setting up new London Office and managing its day to day running.
• Acting as a first point of contact, screening and handling calls as appropriate, whilst keeping an up to date contact list.
• Providing support to the wider team when necessary.
• Ad hoc personal support and errands.

Candidates must be / have:

• Proven experience in a similar role (background in the entertainment / media industry preferable but not essential)
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat etct), with confidence in trouble shooting and resolving problems
• Strong ability to prioritise
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be proactive in managing your time efficiently
• Friendly and approachable with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a good sense of humour
• A team player that is willing to help colleagues across the company as required
• Flexible in adapting to changing schedules
• Ability to work autonomously and from own initiative
• Trustworthy in dealing with confidential and sensitive information

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IMPORTANT

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• Detail your relevant experience in a cover letter and include this on an up to date CV
• Quote your required salary
• Let us know your availability for interview and when you could start
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 Send your information to: kirsty@sorted-pa.com

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