Executive Assistant (Media)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; onsite at 2501 W. Bradley Place (WGN-TV)

Salary: $30–$34 per hour, commensurate with experience and skills

Company

hirify.global operates WGN-TV and provides broadcast, media, entertainment, and local news services.

What you will do

• Provide comprehensive administrative and calendar support to the station Vice President/General Manager, including travel, expenses, meetings, and executive communications.
• Coordinate executive leadership sessions, station-wide town halls, employee communications, and cross-functional meetings.
• Oversee mailroom and switchboard operations, facilities services, security badge administration, maintenance, and improvement projects.
• Plan employee events, manage related budgets, coordinate digital signage content, and produce the monthly station newsletter.
• Coordinate charitable sponsorships, public service programs, the WGN Community Calendar, and local community outreach initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in executive support, office management, operations, or a related administrative role.
• Strong organizational, project management, multitasking, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with discretion when handling confidential information.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel arrangements, executive schedules, and multiple competing projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work onsite in Chicago, Illinois.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience supporting senior executives or station leadership, with prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with employee engagement, special events, internal communications, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or expense management systems.
• Broadcast, media, entertainment, or news industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position in a fast-paced station environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple medical plan options.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and life insurance.