Executive Assistant Job at News Central

This is News Central! We are not just another news channel; we are a megaphone for a people often unheard. Forget biased narratives and cookie-cutter stories – here, diverse voices take center stage, fearlessly reporting on what matters most. We challenge dominant narratives, analyse trends, reveal fresh perspectives and ignite conversations that can truly transform the society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Executive Assistant

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities
Schedule Management:

• Coordinate and manage the Managing Director’s calendar including appointments, meetings, travel arrangements and conferences.
• Anticipate and prioritize scheduling conflicts, proactively resolving conflicts or making alternative arrangements as necessary.
• Prepare Detailed itineraries and ensure all relevant information and material are available for meetings and events.

Communication and Correspondence:

• Screen and prioritize incoming calls, emails and correspondence, providing timely responses and forwarding important messages.
• Draft, proofread, and edit documents, reports, presentations and other business-related materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Travel Coordination:

• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, transportation, visas, and itineraries.
• Prepare travel expense reports and reconcile travel-related invoices.
• Ensure all necessary travel documents and requirements are met.

Meetings and Event Support:

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conferences and events, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual equipment and logistics.
• Coordinate the bi-weekly Management meetings and take the minutes.
• Take minutes for meetings, Prepare meeting agendas, collate relevant materials, and distribute to participants in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and provide follow-up on action points as needed.

Administrative Support:

• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare reports and presentations as requested.
• Manage and maintain confidential files, records, and documents.
• Handle personal Errands and other administrative tasks as required.

Person Specification

• A male candidate is strongly needed for this role
• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting at the executive level
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be MS Office proficient: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• A Legal, Business Administration degree or any relevant field or equivalent experience
• High level of confidentiality required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently as well as part of the team
• The ability to prioritize work to effectively handle projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@newscentral.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.