Executive and Administrative Assistant

The Werd Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology and office supplies provided

Stocked beverages

Occasional meals provided

Job summary

The Werd Company in Austin, TX, is looking for an Executive / Administrative Assistant to support a growing Audiovisual team. In this dynamic role, you will manage schedules, coordinate meetings, assist the CEO and ensure overall efficiency. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong organizational skills.

This full-time position offers a salary range of $38,000 to $40,000 per year, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Join us at The Werd Company and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to event execution and audiovisual integration.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Proven experience in an administrative role in multimedia or audiovisual space.
• Ability to leverage AI tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day schedules for executives and assist personal needs.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure organized environments.
• Perform video editing for workflow documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Technical competency with Google Suite

Communication skills

Tools

Asana

Quickbooks

Job description

As an Executive / Administrative Assistant, you’ll be at the center of the action with The Werd Company’s dynamic and growing Audiovisual team in Austin, TX. As a successful Executive / Administrative Assistant, you have a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and excellent critical thinking skills. You thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic environment and are exceptionally flexible, able to carry out a broad scope of responsibilities including schedule management, project planning for office needs, documentation of processes and helping to establish efficiencies across the team.

What you’ll do:

• Work directly with the executive-level team to implement directives, and maintain organized environments.
• Provide personal assistance to CEO as needed.
• Monitor CEO’s email and create reports based on priorities.
• Coordinate, take notes, and send recap of internal and external meetings including but not limited to team meetings, full staff meetings, all hands meetings, off-site meetings, one‑on‑one meetings, etc.
• Manage day‑to‑day schedules in such a way that the executives are able to complete their obligations in an organized, efficient way.
• Take into consideration calendar priorities based on project cycles, current workloads, compliance needs and changing environment.
• Basic video editing for purpose of workflow documentation.
• Communicate with new contractors to ensure proper documents are filed, and accounts are properly activated.
• Book flights, hotels, rental vehicles, etc for all employees as needed; maximizing benefits to company finances.
• Intake, organize, and distribute or file physical mail.
• Assist Office Manager and Administration in creating a positive working environment by utilizing decorations, spirit weeks and other interoffice events and activities.
• Plan and manage office meals with guidance from Office Manager.
• Stocking of snacks, beverages, and office supplies; notify Office Manager when supplies are low.
• Other ad hoc duties may include but are not limited to: word processing, record keeping, e‑filing receipts, general filing, basic cleaning and printing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong organizational skills to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage projects and use initiative and judgment within established guidelines.
• Can effectively and appropriately offer suggestions and improvements to processes and work across a range of personalities.
• Proven experience operating within an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) environment, including participating in Level 10 meetings and managing quarterly 'Rocks'.
• Actively leverages AI platforms as a daily collaborator to organize personal workflows, synthesize data, automate repetitive tasks, and maximize professional efficiency (Gemini, Chat GPT, etc).
• Very strong technical competency, specifically with the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Gcal).
• Is able to adopt new technologies and processes with ease.
• Working knowledge of Asana or other project management tools is an added benefit.
• Good to strong understanding of financial software (Quickbooks, etc), and financial processes.
• Ability to effectively interface with, and provide supporting services for cross‑functional team members, vendors, and other groups inside and outside of The Werd Company, and vendors.
• Strong oral and written communication with attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior leaders and external partners.
• Demonstrates experience in an administrative capacity in a small business environment ideally in the multimedia productions, or audiovisual integration/installation space.

Compensation:

• Full Time: Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week.
• FLSA Exempt employment, $38–40K per year.

Training time period and pay rates will be based on experience and skill.

Benefits:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options for individuals and families.
• Life Insurance at no cost to employee.
• Voluntary supplemental Life, and Accident Insurance Options available.

Perks:

• Technology and office supplies provided.
• Espresso machine, and stocked beverages provided.
• Occasional meals provided (Taco Tuesdays and more!).

About Us:

The Werd Company is responsible for the technical execution of concerts, galas, concerts, and other events in the Austin area. We are also the company behind many AV / IT installations both in the Austin area and nationwide. At The Werd Company, we have worked hard to create and maintain a culture where you can own your work, and are encouraged and given the resources to try new ideas. Check us out TheWerd.co

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.