Executive Assistant

Title: Executive Assistant to EVP, Strategy + Development & SVP, Head of Sales Reporting to: SVP, Head of Sales Classification: Full-time Location: Remote in New York, NY Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / year Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE) is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. WSE’s award-winning, original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media -- including the hit digital series’ “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” “Podcast P with Paul George,” “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero” and “The Right Time with Bomani Jones” -- dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports. WSE also holds partnerships with 100+ rights holders and sports properties, providing always-on programming to followers of the internet's largest and most engaged social communities. Wave Sports + Entertainment is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Executive Assistant to join the WSE Sales Team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. As the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, you will be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across the organization. Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, maintain monthly expense reports, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Meeting Coordination: Organize and facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items. Ensure follow-up on key discussions and decisions
• Project Assistance: Assist with various sales-related projects, including preparing reports and coordinating with team members to meet deadlines
• Event Planning: Coordinate and support events, conferences, and team-building activities. Manage logistics, including venue arrangements, catering, and guest lists
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales department’s operations

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in G-Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant software
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Proactive and resourceful with a positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
• A sports fan
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred

Pay Transparency + Benefits At WSE, we’re transparent from the get-go—we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before applying. We’re excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!

• This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 / year and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors, including an individual's experience level and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all eligible full-time employees at WSE receive:
• Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• 100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Company sponsored 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement

Physical Requirements + Work Environment

• Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware
• The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately
• Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours
• Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment
• The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office

At Wave Sports + Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are a Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. affiliate company Direct Applicants Only Powered by JazzHR 8DOo46P63J