Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO & Board Liaison

WNET; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The WNET Group in New York, NY, seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to partner with the President & CEO in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role manages priorities, sensitive information, and strategic initiatives, serving as a trusted adviser to the CEO.

Key duties include calendar and travel management, preparing materials, coordinating board and leadership activities, and maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive administrative experience supporting a CEO, President, C-suite executive, or comparable senior leader.
• Experience supporting a Board of Directors and executive leadership team strongly preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organization, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's complex calendar, travel, meetings, and events.
• Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications with discretion.
• Coordinate board materials and leadership meetings.
• Oversee office operations while ensuring confidentiality.
• Represent the Office of the President/CEO with professionalism.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

Office suite

Job description

The WNET Group in New York, NY, seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to partner with the President & CEO in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role manages priorities, sensitive information, and strategic initiatives, serving as a trusted adviser to the CEO.

Key duties include calendar and travel management, preparing materials, coordinating board and leadership activities, and maintaining confidential records.