Ground News is looking for an Executive/Personal Assistant to be the supportive force that empowers our leadership team to be successful. The ideal candidate has the ability to be direct with the executives, is comfortable leading/managing the executives and has confidence in their skills and knows how to prioritize and get ahead of problems before they occur.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinating executive schedules
- Research
- Event planning
- Travel coordination
- Personal requests such as booking a car service, comparison shopping, personal shopping (online) etc.
Who You Are:
- Energized by supporting people; being an EA/PA is your passion and calling
- Flexible to support everyday jobs
- Have a strong understanding of importance of discretion and confidentiality
- Demonstrate the ability and courage to address challenging or difficult matters openly and constructively
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
- Highly adaptable; doesn’t get frustrated when things pivot
- Proactive approach to problem solving with strong initiative
- Anticipate needs and love solving problems big and small
- Poised and composed in high-pressure/stress situations and are able to maintain focus and delivers results; grace under fire
- Value constructive feedback