Strategic Executive Assistant & Operations Partner

Cox Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive 


401(k) retirement plans with company

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave, fertility coverage, or

Pet insurance and employee discounts

Job summary

Cox Enterprises in Atlanta seeks an Executive Assistant to partner with three senior leaders, providing strategic support that goes beyond calendar management and administrative tasks.

The role acts as an orchestrator and operational quarterback, creating structure, managing competing priorities, and ensuring alignment with business outcomes. Regular in-office presence is required, four days per week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of executive administrative support experience, including supporting senior leaders and managing complex calendars.
• Ability to create structure, manage competing priorities, and protect confidential information.
• Thrives in ambiguity and demonstrates strong ownership and accountability.
• Establishes trust quickly and maintains executive presence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of client-facing interactions and adapting to multiple leadership styles.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, priorities, travel, meetings, and executive commitments.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts, competing priorities, and emerging risks.
• Prepare executives for meetings with agendas, briefing materials, and action-item tracking.
• Ensure executive time aligns with high-value business priorities.
• Understand priorities and adjust support for each leader's needs.
• Event planning and vendor negotiation.
• Create systems and processes for accountability and execution.
• Track initiatives and decisions across leaders and teams.
• Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and follow-up opportunities.
• Maintain deliverables on track with reminders and coordination.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Vendor negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Diplomacy

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate/Bachelor degree or professional certification

Experience in lieu of diploma

Job description

Cox Enterprises in Atlanta seeks an Executive Assistant to partner with three senior leaders, providing strategic support that goes beyond calendar management and administrative tasks.

The role acts as an orchestrator and operational quarterback, creating structure, managing competing priorities, and ensuring alignment with business outcomes. Regular in-office presence is required, four days per week.