Executive Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

Refinery29 is a rapidly-growing digital media company that delivers non-stop inspiration for living a more stylish and creative life.  From fashion to beauty to products and shopping, Refinery29 takes its users on a constant journey of style discovery.

Since its inception in 2005, Refinery29 has focused on building a massive community through 24/7 original content.  Refinery29’s highly engaged consumer base yields 7mm unique visitors and 1.5mm subscribers generating 100mm page views each month.  In 2013, Refinery29 was rated #1 in Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Media Companies and #11 in Inc.’s top New York companies. In 2013, Mashable recognized R29’s redesign as of the “15 Innovative Redesigns of 2013”. 

Job Description

Refinery29 is looking for a talented and dynamic Executive Assistant. A successful candidate needs to be a serious go-getter with great organizational and communication skills. He/She must support an executive’s rigorous schedule as well as handle the high-profile communication needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Handle rigorous schedule of internal/external appointments
  • Coordinate meetings, events and make complex travel arrangements

  • Ability work in an extremely fast paced environment handling highly confidential and time sensitive information

  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

  • Ability to work effectively with minimum or no supervision
  • Capacity to work proactively and anticipate needs of the executive is upmost essential

Qualifications

  • BA/BS from accredited college/university
  • Extensive knowledge of the Refinery29 brand and culture
  • Ability to organize projects and multi-task effectively and independent
  • Must have a problem solving approach to EVERYTHING
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • A strong sense of urgency and a passion for getting results
  • Highly proficient computer skills (advanced or higher) needed with Gmail, Google Calendar (a must!), Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to organize projects and multi-task effectively and independently
  • Keen attention to detail, and excellent grammar, spelling, and communication skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and a passion for getting results

Additional Information

Refinery29 will not honor resumes submitted by recruiters for jobs posted on our website.