BuzzFeed is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our Chief Revenue Officer in New York. The ideal candidate should have some prior relevant experience, ideally as an AA at an executive level, and be an enthusiastic self-starter with a love for organization and detail.

The EA will handle typical administrative duties like calendar management, meeting coordination, expense and travel management, guest arrangement, and more, in addition to ad-hoc tasks as needed.

The position is based in our NY office and will start on a temp basis. In addition, our collaborative office environment overflows with perks ranging from catered lunches and plentiful snacks to cultural initiatives like BuzzFeed Service Week and a company talent show! 

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level administrative support to an Executive within our Sales organization
• Manage inboxes, calendars, and contacts
• Coordinate all meetings, conference calls, and interviews
• Create a strong first impression of BuzzFeed by welcoming guests and setting them up for meetings
• Arrange all travel including itineraries and agendas
• Prepare monthly expense reports
• Successfully manage projects while prioritizing conflicting needs and managing frequent interruptions 

Requirements:

• College graduate with a 4-year degree required
• Prior admin/personal assistant experience Required
• Media or tech company experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Strong interest in administrative duties
• Highly proactive, intuitive, resourceful, self-sufficient, sharp, and capable of multi-tasking and anticipating needs in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor with a client-facing presence 
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Mac equipment and Apple programs very helpful
• Ability to treat highly confidential information with care and discretion 
• Capacity for problem-solving and troubleshooting with strong focus on results
• Proficient in Google Apps and MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and engage collaboratively with individuals at all levels

About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 19 cities around the world and more than 1500 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We fuse hard work and fun, through a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, and humble confidence. As an employee, you’ll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.