Executive Assistant, Bilingual Korean

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Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership at a deep technology company focused on mobility and defense systems. Role requires fluency in Korean and English, managing calendars, communications, and travel logistics.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇰🇷 South KoreaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the executive calendar end to end across multiple time zones including US, European, and Korean business hours
Schedule internal meetings, external partner calls, OEM engagements, and cross-functional reviews
Protect executive focus time and ensure the calendar reflects the right priorities at all times
Coordinate logistics and prepare briefing materials ahead of every meeting
Manage the executive inbox daily, flagging priority items, drafting responses, and filing the rest
Handle bilingual correspondence in English and Korean with Korean-speaking partners and stakeholders
Ensure all communications are responded to promptly and professionally
Draft, review, and send emails and follow-ups on behalf of the executive as needed
Book and manage complex international travel including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and visa requirements
Build detailed itineraries that account for time zones, meeting schedules, and logistics across multiple countries
Handle last-minute changes calmly and efficiently without disrupting the executive's schedule
Serve as a point of contact for Korean-speaking OEM partners, vendors, and external stakeholders
Prepare bilingual meeting notes, summaries, and follow-up communications
Support cross-cultural communication between the executive team and Korean-speaking counterparts
Use AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to draft correspondence, summarize documents, prepare briefings, and streamline recurring tasks
Prepare meeting agendas, notes, action items, and follow-up trackers
Manage expense reports, vendor coordination, and document organization
Support special projects and ad hoc requests from senior leadership as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional fluency in both Korean and English, written and spoken, this is a non-negotiable requirement
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior EA supporting a C-suite executive or senior leadership team
Strong calendar management experience across multiple time zones including Asia-Pacific
Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT as a daily part of your workflow
Excellent written communication skills in both Korean and English with the ability to draft professional correspondence in both languages
Highly organized and proactive with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Discreet and reliable when handling sensitive business information and executive communications
Calm and effective under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy
Observance of Holidays per company guidelines
100% remote setup so you can work wherever you're most productive
This role requires availability during US Eastern Time business hours
High-trust, high-ownership role with direct visibility into executive operations across multiple regions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Calendar ManagementTravel CoordinationBilingual CorrespondenceEmail DraftingMeeting Preparation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProactive ApproachDiscretionCalm Under PressureEffective Communication