Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to CEO

PragerU; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief of Staff to enhance organizational efficiency and support the CEO. This role requires a driven individual with extensive executive experience and a passion for the company's mission. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration within the team. Join a dynamic organization that values conservative principles and is dedicated to making a significant impact through digital media. If you're ready to contribute to a mission-driven environment and help shape the future, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Robust Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of high-level experience in executive roles.
• Strong professional judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize CEO's calendar and team operations.
• Draft and proofread internal and external communications.
• Coordinate quarterly board meetings and strategic planning.

Skills

Executive Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

PragerU is the world's leading conservative nonprofit that is focused on changing minds through the creative use of digital media. Taking full advantage of today's technology and social media, we educate millions of Americans and young people about the values that make America great. We're proud to be voted “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by LA Business Journal.

About the Chief of Staff Opening :

We are looking for an experienced executive who has served in a Chief of Staff and / or high-level Executive Assistant capacity to help optimize our organization's ongoing operations, procedures, and metrics, particularly with a marketing / production focus.

The ideal candidate is humble, willing to roll up their sleeves in a growing organization where no job is too small or too large, and can work closely with the CEO (to whom this role reports) on day-to-day operations. We need someone skilled in anticipating issues, preventing problems before they arise, and effectively ‘directing traffic' within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Review the CEO and team / production calendar daily / weekly, and anticipate / optimize for work operations taking into account CEO & team needs, availability, and highest priority projects.
• Work with program teams on ensuring we are optimizing for the best metrics on a weekly / monthly / quarterly basis - particularly marketing and production teams.
• Draft / proofread the most important internal / external communications for accuracy and impact, and take part in creation of our annual / bi-annual reports.
• Structure and organize our quarterly board meetings including onsite coordination and BOD member attendance and communication as needed.
• Work with content production / marketing team to increase operational efficiency wherever needed - whether content reviewing, messaging, and in general keeping projects moving forward.
• Foster process for strategic planning as needed, and ensure alignment between programs and fundraising / office of the CEO.

Successful Candidates Will Possess :

• 5-7+ years of high-level experience, including working with companies of 100+ staff and $50M+ revenues.
• Zero ego, and highly professional judgment - know when to pull CEO in for guidance and when to make quick decisions and move things forward.
• Hunger / driven to succeed - this role works closely with the CEO and thus requires an individual who has the same level of hunger to succeed, passion for the cause / company and will put in the time / effort as needed for a ‘Company First' mentality.
• Strong passion for our vision / mission, strong Conservative, pro-American values and knowledge of our digital footprint.
• Passion for PragerU's mission.

How to Apply : First review our website at www.prageru.com. Submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.

Salary Range : The salary target for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.