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.