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Job Description

Job Description

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Utah Business is seeking a proactive, organized and energetic individual to join our team in an administrative support role. We have a lot going on! We’re continually connecting with leaders in business, government, education and philanthropy, building a loyal online audience, producing a monthly magazine and providing multiple recognition and consumer events throughout the year. We need someone who can dive in and assist with many of the administrative aspects of these initiatives, as well as those of our parent company, the Deseret News. This is a hybrid role, generally with 3-4 days in our downtown Salt Lake City offices and 1-2 days working remotely. Occasional evening work may be necessary to assist with events.

Duties and responsibilities

Meeting minutes and assignment tracking

Coordinating group meetings, schedules and activities

Completing assigned project tasks and and following up with others on deliverables and timelines

Providing and gathering information to / from vendors and clients

Processing expense reports

Assisting with event execution

Leadership support (calendaring, travel, etc.)

Other duties as assigned

Key competencies

Highly organized with great attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to interact professionally with high-profile clients, vendors, company executives and various employees throughout the organization

Familiar and comfortable working with technology, including digital file management, communications (email, Slack), calendaring, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (Microsoft office, Google suite, etc.)

Our culture

Company culture is core to Utah Business and the Deseret News. We are seeking team members who exemplify our Cultural Beliefs :

Think Audience — I understand and engage our audiences.

Build Trust — I share my best, respect my colleagues and expect others to do the same.

Be One — I collaborate to build a unified, world-class team.

Align Daily — I align my efforts daily with our Key Results.

Own It — I continually ask, “What else can I do to achieve our results?” and refuse to blame others.

Go Big — I inform and influence the world in a way no one else does.

About Utah Business

Utah Business is a division of Deseret News Publishing Company, Utah’s oldest news media company and longest continually-operating business. At Utah Business, our mission is to be THE essential platform for Utah business inspiration, celebration and connection. We do this by delivering unequaled value, credibility, integrity and humanity in our storytelling and engagement.