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$105,600 – $176,000
Listed on WaPo’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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