
Executive Assistant
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 688 million fans and 211 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while broadcasting to nearly 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is owned by global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok: @UFC.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.
The Role and What You’ll Do:
The Executive Assistant provides all aspects of direct support/assistance to assigned executive(s). This position has exposure to information of a sensitive, confidential, strategic, and critical nature requiring discretion, independent judgment, tact, and diplomacy. This position also requires interaction with other senior management personnel and therefore requires a professional attitude and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Manages calendar for assigned executive(s), and proactively partners with the assigned executive(s) to keep him/her on schedule.
Uses sound judgment and carefully ascertains the nature of incoming phone calls, accurately records messages, addresses issues independently, and transfers calls as necessary. Follows up with callers regarding information requests.
Manages the workflow of assigned executive(s), including meetings, correspondence, milestone events. Helps organize work projects, and proactively prioritizes and partners with assigned executive(s) to ensure all objectives are addressed and handled in a timely manner.
Communicates in person and through correspondence with high level contacts inside and outside the company, such as vendors, customers, and senior leaders.
Works with other members of internal departments as requested.
Composes, types, and prepares correspondence, memos, presentations, confidential materials, etc. of the highest quality.
Schedules and coordinates meetings or other events as directed by assigned executive(s).
Coordinates preparation of PowerPoint presentations for meetings or other events as directed by assigned executive(s).
Coordinates directly, or in conjunction with Travel department, travel arrangements including flights, hotels, and car services as requested and creates itineraries, including all confirmations and contact information for flights, hotel and transportation. Updates itineraries and checks for new information pertaining to travel.
Prepares expense reports for assigned executive(s) as requested.
Files correspondence and other records.
Coordinates transmission of information with others.
Ensures adequate office supplies and submits order requests for additional supplies as needed.
Runs errands as requested by assigned executive(s).
Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.
You Have These:
High School diploma or GED required. College degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as an assistant to a high-level individual within a fast-paced organization.
Outstanding organization, prioritization, analytical, and anticipatory skills.
Solid project management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his/her own drive or initiative.
Must be flexible and responsive to evolving and changing business environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with individuals in all levels of the organization, but particularly with members of the highest level of the organization.
Ability to work independently and thrive in a multi-task, fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the ability to learn other basic computer programs.
How we work:
Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 5 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.