WDR is the public broadcasting institution in North Rhine-Westphalia/Germany and one of the largest media organizations in Europe. As part of ARD, Germany's nationwide network of regional public broadcasters, WDR contributes to a diverse and independent media landscape. The ARD Studio Brussels provides in-depth coverage of European politics, NATO and current developments in the Benelux countries. As an Administrative Assistant, you will support colleagues on site in all organizational and administrative matters.
We offer a secure position with a permanent employment contract and the opportunity to work in a dedicated team serving the entire ARD network. The position is to be filled as of April 1, 2026.
Support the studio's operations by handling administrative and organizational tasks
Work closely with the accounting department in Germany and carry out administrative tasks such as digital invoice processing in SAP, handling travel expense claims, reviewing credit card statements and bank transfers
Conduct multilingual correspondence with suppliers, business partners, and creditors
Participate actively in procurement and purchasing processes and manage the petty cash
Provide administrative support to colleagues, including managing office mobile phones and contracts, subscriptions, and access permissions
Organize and coordinate meeting rooms and supervise minor repairs in the building
Maintain structured archiving and a clear digital filing system
Substitute for the administrative lead when required
Education as accountant or comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
Confident in working with MS Office (e.g., Outlook and Teams) and open to learning new software, such as SAP
Independent, well-organized working style with strong multitasking abilities
Team-oriented and service-oriented approach, complemented by a trustworthy handling of confidential information
Excellent communication skills, with native-level German (C1) and fluent French and/or English (B2), both written and spoken
Employment will be directly with the ARD Europe Studio Brussels and is subject to Belgian labor law.
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Travel Expenses, Handle petty cash, MS Office Suite, Minor Repairs, Organization Skills, Expense Claims, Business, Communication, Correspondence, Studio, SAP, Procurement, Permissions, Invoice Processing, Archive, Contracts, Bank Transfers, Service oriented, Coordination, Peer support, Office Management, MS Outlook, Self-confidence, Office Support, Mobile phones, Multi Tasking, Accounting, Administrative Work, Trustworthiness, Archive, Administration, Operations, Subscription, Credit, Multilingualism, Meeting Room, Learn New Software