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Executive Assistant
2 years ago
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R011386Job Description:
We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences, ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.
Blizzard is looking for a pro-active, motivated, and highly organized professional to function as an Executive Assistant on the Battle.net Team!
Responsibilities
- Manage Department Head (SVP) and Senior Leader’s busy calendars and balance appropriately
- Manage B&OP Administrative Team fostering a healthy and supportive environment that promotes our values and integrity to the highest degree
- Support Senior Leaders’ teams as needed, as well as offer support across the Battle.net department for org-wide projects/initiatives
- Be prepared to manage competing priorities and complex tasks with minimal direction
- Assist with executive email inboxes to help respond, prioritize, and coordinate (if needed)
- Prepare summaries of information for distribution
- Assist in the development of presentation materials using PowerPoint and other tools, often building the presentation from the beginning, and coordinating the compilation of the presentation from multiple contributors
- Act as a liaison with internal departments as well as represent the department, its leadership team, and their needs with internal stakeholders
- Work collaboratively and manage relationships with external vendors
- Strong coordination with administrators across the enterprise
- Plan and organize meetings, calls, team events and meals with an emphasis on details, often including external participants
- Make complex international & domestic travel arrangements, including passport & visa procurement, often with little notice
- General office duties, including screening and answering calls, reconciling expense reports and budgets, routing contracts and invoices for payment, filing, correspondence, etc.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in an executive assistant role supporting multiple senior executives (or equivalent experience in a similar role)
- Proven track record of effectively managing an administrative team
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to stay connected and assist outside of normal business hours
- Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential matters
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Impeccable organizational and time-management abilities
- Self-starting personality with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Exceptional attention to detail as well as ability to see the big picture
- Confident and approachable demeanor
- Possess a strong commitment to quality
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Pluses
- Project Management Experience
- Experience in Concur
- Experience in the entertainment or gaming industry
- Experience working on an international scale
- A passion for gaming
Our people are the heroes behind our heroes. Follow Life at Blizzard for a look into their #blizzlife and what it's really like to work here.
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position and eventually be permanently located in our Irvine office. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
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