Strategic Executive Assistant & Communications Lead

KAYAK; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from almost anywhere 20 days/yr

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation plus personal days

Travel discounts

Company-paid therapy sessions

Job summary

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings, seeks an Executive Assistant/Communications Specialist to support the executive team. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate communications, and drive leadership priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role sits in our Norwalk, CT office 3 days a week with a mix of tasks across admin and communications. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of admin or executive support experience, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information

Qualifications

• 3+ years in administrative, executive support, or communications coordination role.
• Strong calendar management and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage complex, high-volume calendars across time zones.
• Coordinate meetings, offsites, agendas, materials, and room bookings.
• Prepare presentations, briefing docs, and meeting notes.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and track action items.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with billing and travel details; anticipate leadership needs.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication

Confidential information handling

Proactive problem solving

Independent work

Tools

Calendar software

Job description

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings, seeks an Executive Assistant/Communications Specialist to support the executive team. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate communications, and drive leadership priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role sits in our Norwalk, CT office 3 days a week with a mix of tasks across admin and communications. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of admin or executive support experience, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information