Social Specialist & Executive Support

Solomon Page; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Social Specialist & Executive Support professional to join our Washington, DC hybrid office. You will balance executive administrative duties—calendar management, travel, expenses—with strategic Social projects and presentations for the Editor in Chief and VP of Brand.

The role requires coordinating with Social Content Production, Growth Marketing, and Brand Strategy teams, building presentations, and driving milestones across departments.

Qualifications

• Confidential handling of sensitive information and documents.
• Strong judgment and discretion when supporting executives.
• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines while remaining calm and professional.
• Proactively anticipate executive needs and manage time efficiently.
• Maintain organized files, systems, and information.
• Professional, friendly demeanor with varied stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn the content production and media business.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• General administrative skills including scheduling and coordination.
• Proficient with MS Office; quick to learn internal systems.
• Fluency with Keynote and Airtable is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Passion for media and publishing; familiarity with industry concepts.
• Troubleshoot basic technology issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the VP’s time, calendar, and communications with leadership.
• Coordinate meetings across multiple time zones and prepare agendas.
• Maintain meeting files, notes, and action items with follow-ups.
• Assist with travel itineraries and expense submissions.
• Review departmental budgets and expenses with stakeholders.
• Track social features and milestones across teams to ensure schedule.
• Create PowerPoint/Keynote presentations and executive status updates.
• Provide regular project updates to executives and cross-functional partners.
• Support with office operations and vendor coordination as needed.

Skills

Confidentiality

Judgment

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive

Flexibility

Learning new systems

Media knowledge

Tech troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP

Concur

Microsoft Office Suite

Keynote

Airtable

Job description

We are looking for a Social Specialist & Executive Support professional to join a top media and entertainment company in their Washington, DC office. The Social Specialist provides executive and strategic coordination and support to the Editor in Chief (VP) for Brand. The ideal candidate will be able to balance executive administrative responsibilities—including calendar management, meeting priorities, travel, and expenses—with strategic projects and initiatives across the Social organization. This role will assist in managing and scheduling the delivery of Social stories and major projects that span multiple teams, while supporting the VP in prioritizing workflows and key initiatives. The Specialist will also work closely with the VP to create presentations, helping to format, design, and structure information, acquire assets, and contribute creatively and strategically to proposals and presentations for both internal and external audiences. The Specialist will also serve in a project management capacity across the Social team, helping track key Social features, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring alignment across Social Content Production, Growth Marketing, and Brand Franchise & Strategy.

• Location: Washington, DC — Hybrid
• Pay Rate: $33.33/hr

Responsibilities

• Manage the VP’s time, calendar, and communications with leadership and other stakeholders, highlighting priorities for action and review.
• Manage day-to-day scheduling with internal and external teams, including coordinating meetings across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate meeting preparation by creating agendas and distributing materials.
• Maintain daily meeting files, including notes and action items, and distribute follow-ups to attendees.
• Support in-meeting needs, including occasional hospitality, food and beverage coordination, and general IT assistance.
• Arrange travel and create detailed itineraries for the VP.
• Prepare and submit business-related expenses and invoices through Concur/SAP in a timely manner and review direct reports’ expenses.
• Regularly review and collaborate on departmental budgets and expenses.
• Manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while communicating clearly with executives and key internal stakeholders.
• Maintain staff lists and track new hires to ensure the VP is aware of personnel changes and meets with new staff.
• Coordinate the VP Review process by funneling and tracking stories between the VP and Social Operations team to ensure production remains on schedule.
• Maintain detailed records of Social pitches, track progress against key milestones, communicate status updates, and schedule check-in meetings throughout the production lifecycle.
• Assist with miscellaneous administrative and strategic projects as needed.
• Project manage select Social projects and priorities, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and on-time delivery.
• Provide regular project updates to executive stakeholders and ensure deadlines are met.
• Build relationships across Company departments to support broader company goals and successful deployment of production team and departmental resources.
• Help maintain a positive team atmosphere, including coordinating occasional internal and external social gatherings.
• Create PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, reports, and analyses for internal and external audiences.
• Supply Social data, priorities, and content to other branches of Company Content for use in brand-wide presentations and communications.
• Build high-priority slides, resource documents, and executive status updates under tight deadlines.
• Serve as a key contact and representative for the Social organization in broader brand strategy conversations.
• Serve as an operational and administrative point of contact for Social teams, including ordering office supplies, handling executive mail, shipping packages, coordinating with facilities, supporting conference room technology needs, and directing employees to appropriate resources.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and documents.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters and making independent decisions on behalf of executives.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and effectively prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and deliver under tight deadlines while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• Ability to proactively anticipate executive needs and manage time efficiently.
• Strong ability to maintain organized files, systems, and information.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor with the ability to work effectively with varied personalities and responsibilities.
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn the content production and media business.
• Positive, proactive, resourceful, and flexible attitude.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives, business units, and external partners.
• Strong general administrative skills, including phone support, filing, scheduling, and coordination.
• Excellent typing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to internal systems and processes.
• Fluency with Keynote and Airtable is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime and non-traditional hours when necessary.
• Strong passion for media and publishing and familiarity with industry concepts and practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues as they arise.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Concur.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.