Executive Assistant
Ragan Communications and PR Daily
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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About the role
- Serve as a trusted thought partner and operational extension of the CEO
- Anticipate priorities, pressure points and opportunities
- Proactively surface risks, conflicts, and decision deadlines
- Own end-to-end management of the CEO’s calendar
- Prioritize meetings to ensure time is spent on the highest-value activities
- Manage agendas, timelines, materials, and follow-up actions
- Capture ideas, organize notes and manage deadlines for speeches and projects
- Track strategic initiatives and executive-level commitments
- Manage travel logistics, itineraries and preparation materials
- Own special projects that require confidentiality, discretion, and execution rigor
Requirements
- 7+ years supporting a CEO, founder, or senior executive
- Experience in media, professional services, consulting, technology, or similar environments preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Exceptional judgment and emotional intelligence
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Advanced calendar and priority management skills
- High discretion and confidentiality
- Proactive, anticipatory mindset
- Ability to meet in person in NYC or CT at least 1x/month; other travel is required (3-4/year)
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development support
- Competitive salary
- Travel and event exposure
- Long-term career opportunity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
calendar managementagenda managementproject managementlogistics managementdeadline managementstrategic initiative trackingmaterials preparationnote organizationconfidentiality managementexecution rigor
Soft Skills
judgmentemotional intelligencewritten communicationverbal communicationproactive mindsetanticipatory mindsetdiscretionconflict resolutionrisk managementprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor's degree