Executive Assistant to the Founder

FPS Lounge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Hardware budget

Pro membership and coaching

Job summary

FPS Lounge is seeking an in-person Executive Assistant to run the founder's calendar, inbox and follow-ups in Los Angeles. You will prepare meetings, coordinate with coaches and partners, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

This startup-friendly role requires close work with the founder, strong email writing, confidentiality, and the ability to organize recurring tasks and travel logistics.

Qualifications

• Supported an executive or founder and can describe how you ran their week.
• Live in or near Los Angeles and can work in person.
• Write short, accurate emails and keep confidential information private.

Responsibilities

• Manage the founder's calendar, inbox and priorities across time zones.
• Prepare each meeting: agenda, background notes and the documents needed.
• Track follow-ups and commitments from every meeting until they are done.
• Coordinate with coaches, school partners, vendors and the team on the founder's behalf.
• Handle travel, events and in-person logistics in Los Angeles.
• Keep shared documents, contacts and recurring tasks organized so others can pick them up.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Email communications

Confidential information handling

Tools

Google Workspace

Notion

CRM

Job description

Run the founder's calendar, inbox and follow-ups so every meeting is prepared and nothing waits on him.

Reports to

Derek Taing, Founder & CEO

Engagement

Full-time. Full-time, in person in Los Angeles.

Why this role exists

The founder runs sales calls, coach relationships, school programs and the product at the same time. This role keeps that schedule, prepares each meeting and closes the loop afterward, so his hours go to the work only he can do.

What you'll do

• Manage the founder's calendar, inbox and priorities across time zones.
• Prepare each meeting: agenda, background notes and the documents needed.
• Track follow-ups and commitments from every meeting until they are done.
• Coordinate with coaches, school partners, vendors and the team on the founder's behalf.
• Handle travel, events and in-person logistics in Los Angeles.
• Keep shared documents, contacts and recurring tasks organized so others can pick them up.

Essential

• You have supported an executive or founder and can describe how you ran their week.
• You live in or near Los Angeles and can work in person.
• You write short, accurate emails and keep confidential information private.

Helpful experience

• Startup or creator-business experience.
• Google Workspace, Notion or a CRM.
• Familiarity with gaming or esports.

What good looks like

• The founder starts each day with a clear calendar and prepared meetings.
• Emails that need him are answered or routed within one working day.
• Every meeting ends with owners and dates, and follow-ups are closed.
• Recurring admin runs without him.

Compensation

$60k–$80k base Stock options. Grant size is set at offer and approved by the board. Where you land in the range depends on experience. Final terms are confirmed in writing. Benefits: Equity for full-time hires: four-year vest, one-year cliff. Hardware and software budget for the work. Free Pro membership and coaching on the platform.

How we hire

• Intro call: 30 minutes with Derek about your work and the role.
• Work sample: A short, paid task drawn from the real work.
• Deeper conversation: How you would approach the outcomes for the role.
• Written terms: Final role, pay and start date confirmed in writing.

About FPS Lounge

FPS Lounge helps competitive gamers improve through expert coaching, educational content, and programs for players and institutions. We’re building toward a connected platform for player development, expert talent, and competition across games. We are a small team, mostly remote. You work directly with the founder, take responsibility for defined outcomes, and use evidence to improve the product and the customer experience.