Executive Assistant 2

Sony PlayStation
San Mateo, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with international administrative experience who can coordinate cross-functional teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience supporting leadership teams in the video games industry
    — “experience in the video games industry a plus
  • Individuals who have managed international travel and cross-departmental liaisons
    — “liaison between different teams and international departments
  • Professionals adept at organizing complex calendars and event logistics
    — “Manage and maintain complex executive calendars

Things to consider

  • The role may require handling sensitive information due to executive-level interactions
    — “independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
  • Candidates must be prepared for potential international travel and coordination
    — “scheduling travel, conferences, appointments, and meetings

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate fluency in Japanese or knowledge of global business cultures in your application
    — “Familiar world-wide business cultures and customers; fluency in Japanese a plus
  • Showcase proficiency in calendar and expense management tools in your interview responses
    — “Proficiency with calendar, international travel, and expense management tools
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing complex executive calendars
  • handling international travel
Typical background
administrative or executive assistant roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Executive-level SupportAdministrative CoordinationCalendar ManagementExpense ReportingLiaison Between Teams

Preferred

Video Games Industry ExperienceFluent In Japanese

Stack & domain

CommunicationAttention To Detail

About the role

Original posting from Sony PlayStation via Greenhouse

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

We're looking for a solutions-oriented Executive Administrator to provide extensive executive administrative support to a Product Development Group leadership team and general support to the broader international team. This role requires independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality while managing a wide range of administrative responsibilities.  

Responsibilities 

Manage and maintain complex executive calendars, including scheduling travel, conferences, appointments, and meetings  

Prepare and submit expense reports for leadership and/or the department as assigned  

Conduct research, handle information requests, prepare correspondence, welcome visitors, and arrange conference calls  

Act as a liaison between different teams and international departments  

Coordinate group functions, including reserving conference rooms and arranging catering for the leadership team 

Plan and coordinate team/department events with internal and external stakeholders 

Maintain and organize team operations and procedures 

Take on special projects such as budget tracking, vendor/contract management, and org chart updates 

Qualifications 

Experience coordinating with executive-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams  

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities  

Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail 

Administrative or relevant work experience with a technical workforce; experience in the video games industry a plus  

Proficiency with calendar, international travel, and expense management tools 

Familiar world-wide business cultures and customers; fluency in Japanese a plus  

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$85,100—$127,700 USDPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Source: Sony PlayStation careers (Greenhouse)

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