# Executive Assistant to the Publisher & CEO

Hiring organization: [WaPo](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/wapo)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/69512cd8-1e7f-479d-a537-59a1cf6dcca6

Listed on WaPo's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
- Salary: 105600 – 176000 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports the Acting Publisher & CEO of The Washington Post as their executive assistant, managing calendars, travel, communications, and strategic priorities while protecting the executive's time and attention. It suits someone with substantial C-suite support experience who thrives in fast-paced media environments and excels at anticipating needs and coordinating complex operations.

_Our summary, not WaPo's wording._

## Skills named

Google Workspace, Microsoft Office

## Required

- Minimum five years of progressively responsible C-suite executive support experience
- Independently manage executive calendars, travel, communications, and high-profile meetings
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and project coordination skills managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Sound judgment and ability to prioritize competing demands with limited direction
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including executive correspondence and briefing materials
- Manage highly confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity
- Strong relationship-building and cross-organizational collaboration skills
- Coordinate executive events, travel logistics, VIP engagements, and complex meeting planning
- Comfortable in fast-paced, high-visibility environment with shifting priorities

## Nice to have

- Experience supporting executives in media, technology, government, nonprofit, or similarly dynamic organizations
- Familiarity with Washington, D.C. business, government, and civic community including local venues and vendors
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and creating exceptional experiences

Apply on WaPo's site: https://washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/washingtonpostcareers/job/DC-Washington-TWP-Headquarters/Executive-Assistant-to-the-Acting-Publisher---CEO_JR-90275849