Executive Assistant to MD

Job description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

NBCUniversal Australia earned a Great Place to Work certification as a result of our dynamic, inclusive and resilient culture. Here you can live your passion.

Universal Pictures International (UPI) owns and operates direct theatrical marketing and distribution of feature films in many locations around the globe including Austria, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and UK & Eire. In other territories UPI market and distribute movies through its JV offices, as well as in select territories, licensees who are contracted to distribute on UPl’s behalf as well as production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. For a century, Universal Pictures has been known for its diverse slate of films, including classics such as Jaws, the Jurassic Park series, Mamma Mia, Fast and Furious and Bourne.

Job Description

The Executive Assistant to the Managing Director (MD) of Universal Pictures ANZ is a proactive, resourceful, and highly organized professional who plays a critical role in enhancing the effectiveness and productivity of the MD and the wider Universal Pictures Senior Management Team. This individual will serve as a key liaison between the MD and internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset, while managing a wide range of executive and administrative responsibilities. The role will be a point of contact for the Executive, handling enquiries and filtering information allowing the executive to focus on strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and assemble high-quality presentations and reports for Executive presentations and internal communications, including Town Halls, Management meetings and international meetings using PowerPoint and Excel or other design software ensuring clarity and professionalism. This may include collaborating with local and international stakeholders to source materials and content.
• Supporting the MD in the preparation of reports and presentations aligned to Strategic Planning and Analytics, evaluating commercial outcomes for the business. This will involve stakeholder management with internal Finance, Sales and Marketing executives and close collaboration with the Senior Business Analyst and Managing Director. It will likely involve a degree of basic research and data analysis to support the preparation of reports.
• Planning and facilitating itineraries and meetings for international executives and guests
• Support the executive with their activities aligned to industry organisations not limited to Film Festivals, Motion Picture Distributor’s Association, Australian Movie Convention and Trade events.
• Maintain active VIP database for Event and Premiere guest lists as well as stakeholder Birthday and anniversary listings and comms preparations.
• Act as a liaison between the MD and HR for the development of the UPI Inspire program.
• Manage subscriptions and industry membership applications and renewals.
• Support stakeholder management with the Warner Bros. license.
• Support the executive (and SMT) in prioritizing business strategies by assessing their schedule and aligning with business demands.
• Manage calendar scheduling, in line with business priorities and minimizing conflicts.
• Organize local Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items to ensure accountability.
• Collaborating with employees across various levels, and handling administrative tasks including proactive communication, planning and scheduling team meetings, meeting minutes etc.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries, visa applications, and travel documentation
• Manage correspondence
• Expense Reporting: Prepare and process expense reports in line with divisional travel policy, ensuring timely submission using electronic payment systems.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS :

• A proven and successful background in an executive support role providing support to multiple executives at a fast-paced company
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Keynote and Excel. Knowledge of all basic office equipment required
• Experience in organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Ability to work in a flexible manner in line with the organization’s objectives and willingness to undertake other duties as reasonably requested
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Comfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders through written and verbal communications

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Self-motivated professional with ability to work independently and take charge
• Resilient – not afraid to fail, getting back up and keep putting in the effort.
• Global & holistic thinker – understand the wider context.
• Confident being self – brings full personality and interests to work.
• Light-hearted – dealing patiently with frustrations.
• Passionate – energetic, engaged, positive and desiring to make a difference.
• Adaptable, agile & flexible – able to pivot quickly, adapt strategies and deal with change.
• Good communicator – honest, transparent, and flexible depending on the audience. The ability to influence stakeholders.
• Willing to get stuck in – hard worker, who is not rigid with the ability to prioritise, manage own time and respond quickly and efficiently.
• Sociable – actively develops relationships, making time to get to know people. Easy-going and fun.

This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning 2 February, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].