Descript

Executive Assistant – CEO

Descript

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

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
Benefits
  • 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

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Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationjudgmentdiscretionproblem-solvinginitiativeflexibilitycollaboration
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