Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Job Description: Executive Assistant

Condé Nast is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide proactive, reliable support for one of its executives. The Executive Assistant will ensure efficient operation of the executive’s office. Duties may be clerical, administrative and project-based, including: scheduling travel, arranging meetings, planning events, handling information requests, preparing reports and correspondence, and liaising with senior contacts, executive leadership team members, and external partners.

This role represents the executive’s office and requires a partner who can juggle the multiple demands on the executive’s time with ease and grace. The ideal candidate is someone who is highly detail oriented, can balance a high number of internal & external meeting requests and prioritize appropriately. The role needs a self-motivated individual who will proactively anticipate, identify, and meet the needs of the executive.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for confidential and time sensitive material, and as such, requires urgency, efficiency, sensitivity, diplomacy and discretion.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively and professionally communicate via phone, text, slack, and email to ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality, in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

Proactive calendar management and prioritization: Providing real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and preventing conflicts
Ensuring the executive has all relevant preparation and materials that will be reviewed and discussed in meetings
Gathering inputs from appropriate stakeholders and preparing materials for the executive’s leadership meetings, 1:1 meetings, etc.
Organizing meetings, offsites, activities and team all hands — scheduling, contacting participants, securing location/meeting rooms/venue, catering and tech set-up, owning agendas, preparing documentation for distribution/presenting, capturing actionable next steps, circulating follow-up materials, etc.
Coordinating meeting logistics with internal & external guests — registration with building security if applicable, sharing details around arrival information, greeting and assisting visitors
Making domestic and international travel arrangements, such as booking flights, cars, making hotel and restaurant reservations. Ensuring seamless travel experience for the executive, creating clear and purposeful itineraries/preparation materials
Anticipating the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience
Working with a global team across different time zones
Processing business expenses in a timely manner
Handling office tasks, such as generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies

Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years of administrative experience
College degree required
Excellent organizational skills and a master multi-tasker
Self-driven, motivated, and solutions-oriented with an ability to “think on your feet” and demonstrate personal accountability, initiative, and follow-through
Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn the business to facilitate thoughtful team support.
Experience with managing international travel and calendars required
Proficiency with Google suite products (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.) and ability to quickly learn internal systems.
Candidate must demonstrate emotional intelligence, judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in all matters
Strong writing and verbal communication skills

The expected base salary range for this position is from $70,000-$113,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

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