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Executive Assistant to Editor-at-Large
| Company | Dow Jones |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $100000 – $125000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant, supporting a C-Suite executive.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, and the Google Suite of products.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with superior judgment and discretion.
- Familiarity with the dynamics of large corporations and newsrooms.
- Knowledge of and interest in current events.
Responsibilities
- Help to manage the calendar for the Editor-At-Large, being attentive to priorities and optimal use of the executive’s time.
- Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the editor’s office and internal departments; demonstrate leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
- Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Ensure that proper preparation of materials and files are available for each day’s meetings and events.
- Plan and coordinate global travel. Arrange flights, rail service, hotel and car service reservations. Prepare a detailed travel itinerary prior to each trip.
- Coordinate meetings with VIP guests.
- Arrange video conferences/teleconferences including tech support for all meetings.
- Prepare and file travel expenses.
- Coordinate catering needs.
- Provide some basic research assistance to the Editor-at-Large related to his writing and broadcasting activities.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
