ABOUT THESKIMM

theSkimm is a membership company dedicated to helping female millennials live smarter lives. By seamlessly integrating into our members existing routines, we've become a trusted brand to more than seven million people. We're fundamentally changing the way our members consume news, consider products or services, and take action on important things happening in their lives. Our flagship product, the Daily Skimm, is still the fastest growing email newsletter on the market, and we've grown our product suite to fit into other routines at home, work, and on-the-go. theSkimm App debuted at #1 in News in iTunes, our podcast "Skimm'd from The Couch" reached #1 in Apple Podcasts within hours of launching, and more than 200,000 people voted with us in the 2018 midterm elections.

As theSkimm grows, we're committed to helping our members tackle big decision-making moments in life by giving them the information they need to make informed and empowered choices whether that be in civic engagement, finance, career, health, and more. Founded in 2012 by two friends on a couch, we've since grown to over 75 employees based in NYC. We are passionate. We are a TEAM. We work hard, but we know when to take a break to enjoy each other's company. Our products help people live smarter lives and we're building a brand trusted by millions of female millennials across the country. Join us!

ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE

theSkimm’s Operations Team is a group of fast-moving and analytical thinkers who thrive on getting stuff done. As a lean team at theSkimm, we do more with less and we hustle. Nobody is too senior or too junior to do something. Everybody executes, and we are always in growth mode.

The Chief of Staff is responsible for providing recurring strategic support for the co-founders/co-CEOs as well as project management and execution of a variety of special projects. This role works closely with the executive team, senior leadership, PR, marketing, finance, and people team, as well as with the founders' support team. The Chief of Staff is responsible for supporting and translating the priorities of the co-CEOs and therefore your priorities are dependent on the priorities of the co-CEOS and of the team supporting them. Your job is to use your institutional knowledge of the brand and industry to fill holes and provide support where needed to buoy the executive leadership team and founder initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Drafting external and internal founder communications, including board decks, team presentations, blog posts, network e-blasts, press responses, etc.
• Handling founder personal speaking engagements from start to finish, as well as elevating the narrative and perception of the Co-CEOs and their brand externally
• Vetting new business and partnership opportunities on behalf of the founders before passing to relevant team members
• Managing the founders' network of contacts and connections.
• Facilitating founder approvals and best practices for founder review of broader team objectives and initiatives
• Managing a rotating roster of special projects, including: fundraise processes, event planning, theSkimm's first book deal, and business alignment meetings, strategic expansion, etc

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurances, starting on your first day!
• Competitive salary & equity packages alongside annual performance reviews aimed at rewarding and recognizing our diverse talents
• A flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances.
• MassMutual 401(k) program
• Up to $400 in annual gym-membership reimbursement
• Collaborative office space with a mix of snacks, seltzer, caffeine and a pretty sweet roof deck
• Catered breakfast on Fridays during our HQ Sip’n Skimm and twice-monthly "Skimm'e A Drink!" happy hours - all times to catch up as a group and wind down from the week
• The opportunity to be part of a friendly, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter.