Job Description

　　The Executive Assistant to the Executive Editor is a role that embodies professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and collaboration. It's a highly responsible-and highly rewarding-supportive role; one that demands a skillful time management and strong organizational skills. Maintaining daily schedules, identifying and prioritizing critical activities, organizing meetings and special events across several calendars, crafting professional correspondence, and providing great customer service are just a few of the duties essential to this role. You'll do all of this while supporting the Executive Editor of the newsroom.

　　Motivation: You have experience supporting an executive at a large, complex, and fast-paced organization. You have sound judgement and thrive in working through obstacles and challenges independently. You anticipate needs, obstacles, and opportunities and develop solutions proactively. You build and leverage relationships internally and externally to achieve results. You genuinely enjoy providing exceptional customer service to a broad and diverse set of clients. You are comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization, from high-level executives and executive assistants in other departments to external parties. Responsibilities:

　　Provide high-level administrative support by scheduling meetings, answering phones and emails, drafting correspondence, maintaining confidential files and reports, and arranging complex travel.Anticipate and initiate actions regarding Newsroom operations which will require learning about the organization's mission and culture.Manage a heavy volume of requests from internal and external clients by answering questions, resolving problems where possible and making appropriate referrals.Manage executive's calendar by scheduling meetings, reminding about upcoming appointments or reschedules, coordinating external appearances, booking travel, and preparing materials for meetings and events.Facilitate executive's travel to external appearances by researching information about the venue, weather, transportation to and from the venue, and scheduling meetings with critical parties.Use judgment and anticipate needs while interacting with and preparing meetings for high-profile guests.May assist in organizing Newsroom-wide events, such as the Pulitzer Prize event, Newsroom townhalls, offsites, as well as training and related events, by coordinating with other executive assistants, events vendors (catering, vendor booths, games, bands, etc.), and editors.May serve as a back-up for the Executive Assistant to the Publisher & CEO. Requirements: At least five years of advanced level experience as an executive assistant supporting leaders with large and complex teams.Experience working in a large matrixed environment is preferred.Excellent organizational and administrative skills.Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.Expertise with Microsoft Office products and ability to quickly learn new software tools and systems.Excellent communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and people matters.Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:Competitive medical, dental and vision coverageCompany-paid pension and 401(k) matchThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leaveNine paid holidays and two personal days20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parentRobust mental health resourcesBackup care and caregiver concierge servicesGender affirming servicesPet insuranceFree Post digital subscriptionLeadership and career development programsBenefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

　　 The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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