Department Assistant (Contract)

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PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

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Department Assistant (Contract)

Aliso Viejo, CA (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain office services by organizing office operations and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate office, team, and department events in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate team/department meetings, workshops, and conferences in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Welcome and direct guests and visitors to the appropriate team members.
• Manage and maintain complex executive calendars, including scheduling travel, conferences, appointments, and meetings.
• Ensure timely information flow, obtain signatures and authorizations, and manage communication for leadership and team.
• Prepare and submit expense reports for leadership and/or the department as assigned.
• Professionally represent leadership through initial contact meetings or phone conversations.
• Serve as a liaison between leadership and other departments, including Sony Group companies, vendors, and international contacts.
• Act as a communications hub for leadership and their teams, keeping track of travel and holiday schedules while ensuring accessibility as needed.
• Serve as a knowledge resource for office, team, and department processes and procedures, providing hands-on assistance as needed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Executive Assistants and company partners at all levels.
• Record and distribute meeting minutes as requested.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Handle a mix of short-, mid-, and long-term assignments, often requiring independent judgment beyond standard procedures.
• Manage highly confidential information with discretion.
• Provide ad-hoc support as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant tools.
• Experience coordinating with executive-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

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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. 

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