Sr Administrative Assistant

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Culver City, CA, USA
In-Office
66K-83K Annually
Senior level
News + Entertainment
The Role
Provides high-level administrative and organizational support to an EVP and department. Responsibilities include complex calendar management, travel coordination, expense reporting, meeting and presentation preparation, event and project coordination, and collaboration with IT and internal teams. The role requires strong organization, discretion, communication, proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to an EVP and the broader department. This role requires a proactive, resourceful, and highly organized professional who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and help ensure the efficient operation of a dynamic, fast-paced team. The ideal candidate is a collaborative partner who has  strong follow-through, and a responsive, service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive organizational and administrative support to the EVP and broader department
  • Anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and take proactive steps to address them
  • Manage a complex and frequently changing calendar, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts
  • Coordinate travel, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and other travel logistics
  • Prepare and organize business and travel materials, including itineraries, meeting agendas, presentations, travel documents, and relevant background information
  • Prepare, submit, and track travel and expense reports
  • Send calendar invitations and provide participants with agendas, call-in information, videoconferencing details, and supporting materials
  • Schedule and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and other recurring meetings and presentations with senior executives and business partners
  • Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations, meeting materials, and business information as needed
  • Support department meetings, planning sessions, special events, and other team activities
  • Partner with IT and other internal teams to address technology, equipment, software, and workplace needs
  • Assist with departmental projects and provide administrative support to other executives as needed
  • Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience providing administrative support to senior executives or business leaders in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
  • Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to anticipate needs and solve routine problems independently
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust quickly to changing business needs, schedules, and priorities
  • Sound judgment and a thoughtful approach to managing competing demands and sensitive matters
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining awareness of broader team and business priorities
  • Collaborative relationship builder who works effectively across functions and levels of the organization
  • Professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach to supporting executives, colleagues, and business partners
  • Demonstrated ownership and accountability, with consistent follow-through from initial request through completion
  • Ability to take initiative and maintain a practical, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong project coordination skills and the ability to keep multiple activities moving forward
  • Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
  • Discretion and high integrity

The anticipated base salary for this position is $66,000-$83,200. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of experience providing administrative support to senior executives or business leaders in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
  • Proactive and resourceful approach with ability to anticipate needs and solve routine problems independently
  • Ability to adjust quickly to changing business needs, schedules, and priorities
  • Sound judgment and thoughtful approach to competing demands and sensitive matters
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and organizational levels
  • Professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach
  • Ownership, accountability, and consistent follow-through
  • Ability to take initiative and maintain a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong project coordination skills
  • Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a collaborative team
  • Adaptability in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
  • Discretion and high integrity

Sony Pictures Entertainment Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sony Pictures Entertainment and has not been reviewed or approved by Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, mental-health, and wellness programs are broadly available, with recent updates such as CVS/Caremark for prescriptions on Aetna plans. Multiple plan types (including HSA‑eligible options and a California HMO) point to comprehensive coverage breadth.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with immediate company matching and auto-enrollment/auto-increase features supports long-term savings. Additional programs like an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and employer HSA contributions further bolster financial wellbeing.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave described as generous, along with childcare, fertility support, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and backup care, provides broad family coverage. Ancillary supports like Milk Stork and legal assistance reinforce family-related needs.

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The Company
HQ: Culver City, CA
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

We are in the business of creativity, making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a division of Sony Group Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment! SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.

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