Strategic Executive Assistant to the Publisher & CEO

The Washington Post; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Publisher & CEO in Washington, DC. You will manage the CEO's calendar and communications, coordinate travel and meetings, and partner with leaders across the organization to ensure seamless executive operations.

You will handle confidential information with discretion and contribute to the efficiency of the Office of the CEO through proactive planning and professional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience supporting C-suite executives.
• Experience managing executive calendars, travel, communications, and high-profile meetings.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for executive correspondence and briefing materials.
• Experience handling highly confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong relationship-building skills across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted extension of the Publisher & CEO, anticipating needs and ensuring priorities are executed with excellence.
• Own the CEO's calendar, cadence, and scheduling priorities to maximize effectiveness.
• Manage executive communications, correspondence, and email with professional discretion.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, security, logistics, and itineraries.
• Prepare briefing materials, meeting agendas, and background information for informed decisions.
• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to coordinate enterprise initiatives and activities.
• Lead execution of executive meetings, VIP visits, and company events with professionalism.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel logistics

High-level communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Relationship building

Problem solving

Event coordination

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Calendar systems

Expense management tools

Job description

The Washington Post is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Publisher & CEO in Washington, DC. You will manage the CEO's calendar and communications, coordinate travel and meetings, and partner with leaders across the organization to ensure seamless executive operations.

You will handle confidential information with discretion and contribute to the efficiency of the Office of the CEO through proactive planning and professional service.