Founding Chief of Staff — Global Media Startup

Michael Page; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Founding team role

International mobility

Opportunities for team building

Job summary

A global poker-media startup is seeking a highly organized and proactive Chief of Staff. This role involves managing operations, acting as a liaison between the founder and external stakeholders, and overseeing various workstreams. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, fluency in Mandarin and English, and skills in negotiation and project management. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the founders and drive high-impact decisions in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in operations, chief of staff, or executive support.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in project management and productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational bridge between the founder and partners.
• Track and drive 20+ concurrent workstreams ensuring deadlines are met.
• Own communication and negotiation with production vendors and technical suppliers.
• Oversee production planning for various global locations.
• Manage hiring pipelines and onboarding for new roles.
• Coordinate IP filings and compliance timelines with legal partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Fluency in English

Tools

Notion

Airtable

Asana

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

A global poker-media startup is seeking a highly organized and proactive Chief of Staff. This role involves managing operations, acting as a liaison between the founder and external stakeholders, and overseeing various workstreams. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, fluency in Mandarin and English, and skills in negotiation and project management. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the founders and drive high-impact decisions in a fast-growing environment.