Executive Assistant, Office of the CEO

Dow Jones; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Medical, Dental & Vision

Education benefits

Maternity & paternity leave

Family care benefits

Commuter transit

Subscription discounts

Employee referral

Job summary

Dow Jones seeks a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the Chief of Staff to the CEO in a fast-paced, global environment. This role requires discretion, initiative, and proactive problem-solving to keep executives aligned and informed.

Five days a week in our midtown Manhattan office, you will manage complex calendars, arrange travel, process expenses, prepare agendas, and coordinate cross-functional communications while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience supporting senior-level executives, preferably in a global organization.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs/Sheets/Slides/Drive/Gmail/Calendar) and familiarity with Zoom, Concur and Slack.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, including scheduling internal and external meetings across time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Process expense reports, purchase orders, and invoices in a timely manner.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and follow up on action items.
• Assist with business operations functions such as document organization and communications planning.
• Act as a liaison between leaders and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate time effectively between executives.
• Assist with presentation creation, report formatting, and internal communications.
• Maintain and organize documents, files, and business records.
• Coordinate team events, off-sites, and virtual/in-person meetings.
• Support onboarding of new team members or vendors.

Skills

Executive support

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Tools

Google Suite

Zoom

Concur

Slack

Job description

About The Team

The Office of the CEO is a highly collaborative, fast-moving team at the center of the organization, working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to help drive key business priorities forward. Supporting the Chief of Staff to the CEO, you’ll be part of a team that values organization, discretion, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to moving the needle within the organization.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief of Staff to the CEO. This is a dynamic role that requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across executives with evolving business needs. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrates initiative and good judgment. Five days a week in our midtown Manhattan office is required.

You Will

• Manage complex calendars, including scheduling internal and external meetings, across time zones
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries
• Process expense reports, purchase orders, and invoices in a timely manner
• Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and follow up on action items
• Assist with business operations functions such as document organization and communications planning
• Act as a liaison between leaders and internal/external stakeholders
• Prioritize tasks and allocate time effectively between executives
• Assist with presentation creation, report formatting, and internal communications
• Maintain and organize documents, files, and business records
• Coordinate team events, off-sites, and virtual/in-person meetings
• Support onboarding of new team members or vendors

You Have

• 5-7+ years of experience supporting senior-level executives, preferably in a global organization
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail, Calendar), and familiarity with tools like Zoom, Concur, and Slack
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Proactive and resourceful with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

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Business Area

Dow Jones - OCEO

Job Category

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).