Salary
💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per year
About the role
- Provide dedicated support to the CEO, keeping priorities clear and communication flowing
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, inbox, travel, and day-to-day logistics with efficiency and discretion
- Prioritize and manage a high volume of requests, ensuring the CEO’s time aligns with company goals
- Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO and internal teams, external partners, and board members
- Anticipate needs, flag priorities, and ensure follow-through on action items
- Coordinate and prepare for meetings, including agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism
- Help maintain a positive, collaborative, and quirky team culture
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives (startup or tech experience a plus)
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters
- A proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs and takes initiative
- Flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- A kind, collaborative personality who embraces Descript’s fun, weird, and creative culture
- Ability to be in-office 2–3 days per week
- a generous healthcare package
- 401k matching program
- catered lunches
- flexible vacation time
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities
- A hybrid work environment with the flexibility you need and in-person collaboration opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationjudgmentdiscretionproblem-solvinginitiativeflexibilitycollaboration