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We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The
Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep
investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the
stories that matter most.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes
all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning News and Opinions teams, we
work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer
Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing &
Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The EA to the Publisher & CEO serves as a trusted partner and extension of the
Office of the CEO, enabling executive leadership to focus on the organization's
highest strategic priorities. This role drives the efficient operation of the
Executive Office by coordinating executive priorities, anticipating needs, and
ensuring exceptional execution across meetings, communications, travel, events,
and daily operations. The EA protects the CEO's time, attention, and
decision-making capacity through thoughtful prioritization, sound judgment, and
proactive planning. They build productive relationships across the organization
and with external stakeholders while representing the Executive Office with
professionalism, discretion, and exceptional service. The EA continuously
improves operations, processes, and experiences that elevate organizational
effectiveness and executive leadership.
What Motivates You
* You thrive in fast-paced environments where every day presents new challenges
and opportunities to make an impact.
* You enjoy anticipating needs before others recognize them and take pride in
ensuring every detail has been thoughtfully considered.
* You are energized by solving problems independently while exercising sound
judgment and knowing when to escalate important decisions.
* You enjoy creating order from complexity through exceptional organization,
planning, and follow-through.
* You value building trusted relationships and understand that exceptional
service is rooted in professionalism, responsiveness, and discretion.
* You appreciate being the person who ensures everything behind the scenes runs
seamlessly so leaders can perform at their best.
* You continually look for opportunities to improve processes, elevate the
Executive Office, and create exceptional experiences for employees,
executives, partners, and guests.
* You maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and
professionalism when managing highly sensitive information.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Serve as a trusted extension of the Publisher & CEO by anticipating needs,
exercising independent judgment, and ensuring executive priorities are
executed with excellence.
* Own the CEO's complex calendar, meeting cadence, and scheduling priorities to
maximize executive effectiveness while balancing competing organizational
demands.
* Manage executive communications, correspondence, and email with
professionalism and discretion, ensuring timely responses and consistent
executive voice.
* Coordinate domestic and international travel, executive security, logistics,
accommodations, and detailed itineraries that enable productive and seamless
business travel.
* Prepare executive briefing materials, meeting agendas, research,
presentations, and background information that allow informed, well-prepared
decision making.
* Partner with Executive Leadership Team members, Executive Assistants,
Communications, Security, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, and other
stakeholders to coordinate enterprise initiatives and executive activities.
* Lead the operational execution of executive meetings, Board interactions, VIP
visits, publisher events, speaking engagements, and strategic company
functions that reflect the professionalism of The Washington Post.
* Administer executive expense management, awards programs, documentation,
records, and office operations while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and
operational efficiency.
* Protect executive priorities by serving as a thoughtful gatekeeper who
appropriately filters requests, manages competing demands, and ensures the
CEO's time is invested where it delivers the greatest organizational value.
* Strengthen Executive Office operations by identifying opportunities to
improve processes, enhance organizational effectiveness, and continually
elevate the experience of those who interact with the Office of the CEO.
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU BRING
* Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience supporting
C-suite executives, corporate officers, or senior executive leadership in a
complex organization.
* Demonstrated experience independently managing executive calendars, travel,
communications, and high-profile meetings involving internal and external
stakeholders.
* Exceptional organizational, planning, and project coordination skills with
the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, prioritize competing demands, and
make informed decisions with limited direction.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience drafting
executive correspondence, presentations, and briefing materials.
* Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information with
discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
* Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate
effectively across all organizational levels.
* Experience coordinating executive events, travel logistics, hospitality, VIP
engagements, and complex meeting planning.
* Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, calendar management
systems, collaboration platforms, and expense management tools.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment where
priorities shift quickly and responsiveness is essential.
* Experience supporting executives within media, technology, government,
nonprofit, or similarly dynamic organizations is preferred.
* Familiarity with the Washington, D.C. business, government, and civic
community, including local venues, vendors, and hospitality resources, is
preferred.
* Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and creating exceptional
executive and stakeholder experiences.
COLLABORATION MAKES US STRONGER. THAT’S WHY OUR OFFICES ARE DESIGNED WITH OPEN
LAYOUTS, MODERN TECHNOLOGY, AND EASY ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION. WITH CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS FOR NEWSGATHERING AND BUSINESS TRAVEL, WE WORK ON-SITE FIVE DAYS A
WEEK.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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 coverage
* Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
* Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
* Nine paid holidays and two personal days
* 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
* Robust mental health resources
* Backup care and caregiver concierge services
* Gender affirming services
* Pet insurance
* Free Post digital subscription
* Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location,
and collectively bargained status.
The salary range for this position is:
The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills,
experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This
position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the
Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during
the interview process.
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