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Sona Movsesian

Sona Movsesian is an American podcast co-host, author, comedian, media personality, and executive assistant best known for her long-running work with Conan O’Brien.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sona Movsesian is an American podcast co-host, author, comedian, media personality, and executive assistant best known for her long-running work with Conan O’Brien. She has co-hosted the podcast "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" since 2018 and published the bestselling humorous book "The World's Worst Assistant" in 2022. She is of Armenian heritage and has also appeared in television segments and other media tied to O’Brien’s projects.

Early life and background

Sona Movsesian was born in Montebello, California, and is of Armenian heritage. Publicly available sources identify her birth date as October 13, 1982.

Career with Conan O’Brien

Movsesian joined Conan O’Brien’s team as his personal assistant in 2009. She later became a recurring on-air presence in comedy segments and a familiar figure in the Conan media universe.

Podcast and media work

In 2018, Movsesian began co-hosting Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend alongside Conan O’Brien and Matt Gourley. Her public profile expanded through podcasting, television appearances, and media interviews.

Author career

In 2022, Movsesian released The World's Worst Assistant, a humorous book based on her experiences as an assistant. The book was reported to have become a New York Times bestseller.

Key facts

  • Began working as Conan O’Brien’s personal assistant in 2009.
  • Became a co-host of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend in 2018.
  • Published The World's Worst Assistant in 2022; it became a New York Times bestselling book.
  • Has appeared on late-night TV and in comedy segments associated with Conan O’Brien.
  • Is an Armenian-American media personality.
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Canadian context

She has a North American entertainment profile and is known to Canadian audiences through Conan O’Brien’s television and podcast work, which has had broad international reach.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sona Movsesian?
She is an American executive assistant, podcast co-host, author, and media personality best known for working with Conan O’Brien.
What is Sona Movsesian known for?
She is best known as Conan O’Brien’s longtime assistant and as a co-host of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
When was Sona Movsesian born?
Public sources list her birth date as October 13, 1982.
What book did Sona Movsesian write?
She wrote The World's Worst Assistant, published in 2022.
Is Sona Movsesian Armenian?
Yes. Public sources describe her as Armenian-American or of Armenian heritage.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sona_Movsesian
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, career summary, assistant role with Conan O’Brien, podcast co-hosting, and book publication.
  2. Earwolf — https://www.earwolf.com/person/sona-movsesian/
    Supports: Executive assistant role, work with Conan O’Brien since 2009, and co-hosting Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
  3. Mt. SAC Foundation & Alumni Association — https://mtsacfoundation.org/alumni-of-the-year/sona-movsesian
    Supports: Background, Armenian heritage context, career path, and residence information.
  4. Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sonamov/
    Supports: Public-facing description of her current roles and the 2022 book, as presented on her profile.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3530452/
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, and selected screen credits.