Audience / Content Administrative Assistant
- Job Title
- Audience / Content Administrative Assistant
- Job ID
- 27679211
- Location
- Dallas, TX 75201
- Other Location
- Description
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AUDIENCE/CONTENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
KERA is looking for a talented, detail-oriented administrative professional to help support the work of our Audience and Content teams. For our growing organization, we seek an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates flexibility and understanding, and genuinely wants to contribute to creating a culture of belonging at KERA.
WHO WE ARE:
KERA reaches more than 2 million people weekly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT and Art&Seek. For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for trusted educational programming and initiatives, community engagement and lifelong learning.
As we seek to recognize and reflect the increasing diversity among our audiences, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives to consider employment opportunities at KERA.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
The Audience/Content Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative support to our Content and Audience teams, which will allow for much-needed flexibility, engagement and responsiveness for our growing organization.
This position is classified as FLSA non-exempt, which is eligible for overtime.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:- Provide administrative and scheduling support to the COO, Chief Content and Diversity Officer, and other leadership on our audience and content teams
- Supporting KERA’s Operations Team with tasks, projects, and coordination as needed for the Audience and Content teams
- Assist in light project management work, coordinating across various stakeholders
- Support external meetings by: arranging preparations for in-person and virtual events and meetings including working with IT for technology and A/V setup, ordering, picking up and managing delivery of catering and other supplies, assisting with physical or virtual room setup, organizing and preparing materials and handouts, breakdown and clean-up and supporting hybrid meetings
- Managing invoices, expense reports, and other administrative needs in coordination with Finance and others
- Collaborate and partner with other KERA Administrative Assistants on projects, providing support and back-up for one another, as needed
- Provide general assistance with administrative data requests for grants and reporting purposes as needed
- Create spreadsheets and presentation decks as needed and requested
- Provide general office support by: ordering office supplies, receiving onsite deliveries, general errands, assisting with mailings, filing, maintain lists and subscriptions, and creating reports.
- Be an active participant in KERA’s work towards equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
- Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Comply with KERA’s COVID policies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates.
WHO YOU ARE:
We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences and passions. If you do not meet every position qualification but have some of these skills and feel you could be the right candidate for the job, we would like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.
- Someone who has work experience in an office setting, as a personal/executive assistant, or equivalent
- Proficient in the use of digital media tools in both virtual and face-to-face environments
- Comfortable being a self-starter, taking tasks and projects through beyond the next step, and looking ahead at what’s coming up
- A desire to help create, implement and support equitable and inclusive internal systems
- Demonstrated excellent writing and communication skills
- Quick learner who is able to solve problems, multi-task and meet deadlines
- High level of flexibility to balance multiple priorities and respond to last-minute requests
- Able to interact and communicate diplomatically with internal and external stakeholders
- Tactful and discrete with regards to confidential information
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and insurance required for assignments/activities that may involve work outside the office and/or operating the company vehicle
BONUS IF YOU BRING:- Passion for and experience in public broadcasting and/or non-profit management
- Experience supporting a team and/or executive office
- Track record of managing multiple tasks or projects at once
SALARY RANGE
$43,000-$48,000, depending on experience
BENEFITS- Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (10)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
- 403b plan with KERA-match after 1 year
- Culture intentionally focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household
LOCATION:
We expect that this position will work out of our Dallas office at least 75% of the time.
HOW TO APPLY:- Complete the application on KERA’s employment page.
- Please include a cover letter indicating why you’re excited about joining the KERA team
KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
