Administrative Assistant Corporate Communications

NASDAQ is the world?s largest electronic stock market.  With approximately 3,300 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market.  It is home to category-defining companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, media and biotechnology industries.

 

Major Purpose of Job:

 

Provide varied administrative and general program support to the SVP Corporate Communications and the department.  The Coordinator will function as an integral  and knowledgeable member of the Corporate Communications team supporting key PR initiatives and events

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

? Provide administrative support to SVP Corporate Communications and to Corporate Communications directors as needed.

? Daily distribution of news clips to NASDAQ employees

? Trafficking and prioritizing phone calls, including those from members of the press.

? Organizing and scheduling meetings for department.

? Provide general event support: assist in planning and logistics for events organized by Corporate Communications including: press conferences, sponsored events, etc.

? Understand and support goals of Corporate Communications Department

-  Position Nasdaq as the world?s number one stock market -- home to category

-  defining companies that are changing the world -- through the vehicle of unpaid media

-  Establish an ?institutional? identity for Nasdaq through its executives and business lines in preparation for an IPO

-  Create high-impact campaigns around key Nasdaq news events

 

Other Responsibilities:



Provide back up coverage to other administrative assistant(s) supporting the EVP of World Wide Marketing.

 

Education/Experience Requirements:

 

Bachelor?s degree or equivalent studies in journalism, public relations and or related liberal arts a plus.  Two to Five years of related experience. Prior corporate communications experience strongly preferred.  Ability to work well with a variety of external and internal clients.  Excellent oral and written communications capabilities.  Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.  Computer literacy required. General knowledge of the The Nasdaq Stock Market necessary for call screening and referral.

 

Send resumes to careers.cm@nasdaq.com . 

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.