Axios is a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating, and shareable ways possible. Backed by Greycroft.
About the role
The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy news and information with efficiency, clarity, and Smart Brevity. We’re hiring a Virginia-based Executive Assistant to support our Chief Operating Officer, coordinate group meetings across her teams, and partner with her Chief of Staff on cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Manage the COO’s calendar strategically, aligning internal and external commitments with her priorities and proactively resolving routine scheduling conflicts
- Schedule complex group meetings across the COO’s teams, working with executive assistants and participants to bring the right people together
- Own meeting logistics, invitations and materials, anticipating preparation needs and coordinating changes so participants know where to be and what to prepare
- Coordinate the COO’s business travel end to end, maintain accurate itineraries and calendar details, and proactively manage changes with relevant partners
- Organize agreed follow-ups from group meetings, track owners and deadlines, and flag dependencies or outstanding items to the Chief of Staff
- Maintain project plans, timelines and status updates, coordinate inputs across teams, follow up with owners, and surface risks, dependencies or decisions that need the Chief of Staff’s attention
More about this role
The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy news and information with efficiency, clarity, and Smart Brevity. We’re hiring a Virginia-based Executive Assistant to support our Chief Operating Officer, coordinate group meetings across her teams, and partner with her Chief of Staff on cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
Why it matters: As the COO’s internal and external commitments grow, thoughtful scheduling and reliable follow-through help her and her teams spend time where it matters most. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role divides its time roughly equally between direct support for the COO and cross-functional coordination and project support. The Chief of Staff sets priorities for strategic initiatives, projects and broader team support.
Go deeper: In this role, you will make an impact at Axios with the following responsibilities:
- Manage the COO’s calendar strategically, aligning internal and external commitments with her priorities and proactively resolving routine scheduling conflicts.
- Learn the COO’s priorities and working preferences, use sound judgment to resolve routine scheduling and logistical issues...
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