Executive Assistant

Posted 5 Days Ago
Santa Monica, CA, USA
In-Office
85K-120K Annually
Expert/Leader
Music • News + Entertainment
The Role
Provide high-level administrative support to a senior executive: manage calendar and travel, prepare executive PowerPoint and Excel materials, draft correspondence, process expenses, screen communications, arrange meetings and events, handle ad hoc projects, maintain confidentiality, and anticipate executive needs in a fast-paced environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

We are currently seeking an accomplished Executive Administrative professional with solid experience supporting senior executives. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, great organizational skills, the ability to meet critical deadlines, and to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior executives inside and outside the company is essential. This role will represent the executive in a positive and professional manner and partner with the executive to help ensure the effectiveness of the function. The ideal candidate will take initiative, identify solutions, and be ten steps ahead of what needs to be done.

How you’ll CREATE:

· Day-to-day management of the Executive’s schedule

· Manage office and time in a fast-paced environment and anticipate critical events / Executive’s needs

· Schedule meetings / appointments and manage travel itineraries

· Read and route correspondence; draft responses and other documents as requested

· Manage schedule by planning internal and external meetings, conferences, teleconferences, arrange corporate events, etc.

· Prepare submission of expense claims in a timely manner

· Manage ad hoc projects as needed

· Screen and prioritize phone/email correspondence and inquiries

· Prepare internal and external corporate documents

· Uphold a strict level of confidentiality

· Establish and maintain executive relationships both internal and external

· Prepare executive-level PowerPoint presentations

· Format data tables and graphs in Excel

· Support projects as assigned

Bring your VIBE:

· Develop and demonstrate professional knowledge of the business

· Exhibit strong organizational skills

· Anticipate needs and identify solutions

· Work effectively and efficiently with senior management and senior level clients

· Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills

· Manage highly confidential information with discretion and integrity

· Act calmly and professionally under pressure

· Create efficiency by leveraging AI and advanced Microsoft Office skills

· Demonstrate knowledge of travel logistics

· Bring a dynamic and assertive personality, as a compliment to professional demeanor

· Adapt to a variety of situations with numerous personalities

· Excel in a fast paced, ever changing environment

· Leverage a minimum 10+ years executive assistant experience

· This role is office-based

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

  • Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

For more information, please click on the following links.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

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Job Category:
Administrative

Salary Range:

$85,150 – $120,000

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 10+ years executive assistant experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to create efficiencies
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage complex calendars and travel logistics
  • Experience preparing executive-level PowerPoint presentations
  • Ability to format data tables and graphs in Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
9,189 Employees

What We Do

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.

Why Work With Us

UMG's IT department delivers technology solutions and services that unlock business value and facilitate growth through strategic investment and operational efficiency. Our team is collaborative, dedicated and passionate about the work we do. Here you can work in a dynamic and flexible environment with evolving opportunities to grow!

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