Strategic Executive Assistant, Public Affairs

SKDK; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental coverage

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Transit benefits

Cellular reimbursement

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

ERGs / Employee Resource Groups

Collegial office environment

Job summary

SKDK is seeking an Executive Assistant/Scheduler to support senior leaders in a fast-paced political communications environment. The role involves managing calendars, arranging domestic and international travel, organizing meetings, and drafting briefs.

You will contribute to research tasks such as media monitoring and assist with client workflows, while maintaining confidentiality and high organizational standards. This position offers competitive pay and benefits in a dynamic office setting.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience supporting an executive or scheduler role.
• Strong writing and research skills with thorough knowledge of AP Style.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge and passion for political campaigns and political advertising.
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing landscapes and work well under pressure.
• Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling Partners' calendars and organizing international and domestic travel.
• Organizing client and internal meetings including materials, agendas, memos, and presentations.
• Owning pieces of research projects informing client work such as media monitoring across broadcast, print, online, and digital.
• Supporting client relationship management including calls and workflow coordination with client and team.
• Developing ability to support the paid media process through drafting briefs and managing vendor workflows.

Skills

Executive support

Scheduling

AP Style

Calm under pressure

Job description

SKDK is seeking an Executive Assistant/Scheduler to support senior leaders in a fast-paced political communications environment. The role involves managing calendars, arranging domestic and international travel, organizing meetings, and drafting briefs.

You will contribute to research tasks such as media monitoring and assist with client workflows, while maintaining confidentiality and high organizational standards. This position offers competitive pay and benefits in a dynamic office setting.