Executive Assistant, People and Places

Executive Assistant, People and Places (Contract)

United States, San Mateo, CA

Play Station is a global leader in entertainment, seeking an experienced executive assistant to support our People Team Leaders. This 12‑month temporary position (through a staffing partner) provides administrative, logistical, and project‑related support across the organization. The role has high visibility and works cross‑functionally, supporting the SVP, People and Places and VP, People Experience.

• Calendar management: manage daily schedules, coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings, proactively resolve conflicts and prioritize.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, process expense reports, and assist with travel and event budgets.
• Own and help manage the rhythm of the business in partnership with executives and teams: create agendas, take minutes, follow up on action items.
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for conferences and special events (onsite and offsite).
• Lead, drive, and execute team events, socials, and offsite meetings.
• Act as liaison and trusted partner for the VPs, relaying information with senior leaders, customers, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.
• Anticipate executive needs, assemble resources, provide solutions, and scale processes.
• Field and funnel incoming requests, exercising judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Work cross‑functionally to ensure efficient communication between teams.
• Meet deadlines by maintaining organization, prioritizing, and coordinating multiple activities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Provide backup support for other EAs and help the team operate efficiently.

• 5–8 years of experience as an executive assistant supporting multiple executives.
• Strong confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
• Proven ability to manage projects in a fast‑moving, high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent time‑management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with web‑based scheduling and collaboration tools.
• Experience arranging complex schedules and logistics across multiple time zones.
• Ability to work independently and partner with diverse teams.
• Energetic, positive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, forward‑thinking, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with a diverse range of people.
• Technology‑savvy and quick to learn new tools.

The estimated hourly pay range for this role is $40–$60 USD.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Click here to learn more about benefit offerings.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership, or any other legally protected category. The company is a Fair Chance employer and will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records.