Hearst, one of the world's leading diversified media and information services companies, is seeking an experienced individual to support the Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications. In this role, the individual will provide administrative support and participate in key Hearst projects and initiatives, many with high-level exposure across multiple businesses. An estimated 25% of time is spent on admin duties (most critically, calendar management), with the balance dedicated to project work around: (1) supporting the creation of a new high-profile, multimedia, experiential build-out at Hearst Tower, (2) Hearst's ongoing ESG initiatives (see Hearst360), and (3) additional strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate combines the skills and attention to detail required to support a senior executive with a passion for live experiences and location-based entertainment. This role suits someone highly ambitious who is looking for significant exposure to senior leadership, strategic initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
Responsibilities:
Manage complex calendars with varying scheduling requirements.
Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, scheduling Teams/Zoom meetings, responding to emails, and interfacing with other executives, employees, and guests.
Prepare for meetings with senior executives and guests, including reserving space, arranging catering, preparing documents, and handling other logistics.
Draft and edit copy for public-facing reports, newsletters, and internal communications.
Help organize events and employee engagement programs related to key initiatives.
Track project timelines, action items, and deliverables across multiple strategic initiatives.
Field inbound communications and exercise sound judgment in routing requests to the appropriate resource.
Understand company policies and procedures, written and unwritten, to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.
Participate in meetings and conferences as needed.
Research and analyze the public-facing activities of peer companies, synthesizing key learnings and industry trends to present to colleagues.
Bring a strong passion for location-based entertainment developments across industries and in media.
Contribute to internal brainstorming sessions for future Hearst programs.
Design PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences and build Excel files with basic formulas to analyze data.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience reporting to a senior-level executive.
Bachelor of Arts degree required.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), with the ability to learn company-specific programs and software.
Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to improve productivity, conduct research, draft communications, and support project work; curious about emerging AI capabilities and eager to incorporate them into daily workflows.
Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and editing skills.
Strong ability to collaborate and delegate responsibilities.
Ability to handle competing demands in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including with senior management.
High energy and intellectual curiosity.
Compensation
In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $90,000 - $100,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.
About UsOur portfolio includes more than 360 businesses worldwide. On the consumer side, we operate 35 television stations, 28 daily newspapers and publish more than 200 magazine editions featuring many of the most iconic brands in media. We also hold ownership stakes in leading cable networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. On the business-to-business side, our companies include Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information and analytics; Hearst Health, which provides intelligence and software that improve care outcomes; and Hearst Transportation, which delivers data and software for aviation, automotive and trucking.
Our strength lies in our people. We value the diverse perspectives that move us forward. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience reporting to a senior-level executive.
- Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) for research and drafting.
- Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Strong ability to collaborate and delegate responsibilities.
- Ability to handle competing demands in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including with senior management.
- Experience designing PowerPoint presentations for executives and building Excel files with basic formulas.
- Manage complex calendars and executive logistics (meetings, space reservation, catering).
- Passion for location-based entertainment and live experiences.
- High energy and intellectual curiosity.
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
Hearst Insights
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
