Current job title: Executive Assistant
Industry: Entertainment/Music
Department: Executive Office
Years worked in this industry: less
than 1 year
Years worked in this department: less
than 1 year
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): The
position didn’t require any experience in the music industry. However it
did require years of experience, as an assistant.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 1 high level executive
Typical work hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Weekends or overtime hours: There is
not overtime, because we are salary employees.
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.): approx.
$45,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Medical,
Dental,Vision, 401K, Flex Spending, Long & Short Term Disability and 10
days vacation.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
SWAG – novelty gifts given in the industry
A typical day on the job:
Placing phone
calls on my managers behalf
Arranging meetings on his calendar
Various projects that arise on a daily basis.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
You get to volunteer at
different functions in the music industry.
Make a difference within the community with charity events.
The amazing people you get to work with on a daily basis.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Must be an excellent
proofreader.
Type of workspace/office:
cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
1. Telephones
2. Reading e-mails
3. Arranging Meetings
4. Working on Projects
5. Travel
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Candidate must have at least two years as executive assistant. Definitely
computer literate. Be able to multi-task. Be a self-starter with a
positive attitude. Knowledge of music industry helpful, but not required.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer
Fax machine
photocopier
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
None
Critical soft skills:
Communication:
definitely…you need to express your thoughts and creative ideas
Self-Starter: no one will tell you what to do; they just expect it
Positive and upbeat: Everybody likes what they do and always strives to do
their best
Pace of this position: average
Geographical region: Southwest U.S.
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