Executive Assistant
BuzzFeed is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the company’s General Counsel. You will be a service-oriented, self-starting, responsible go-getter with an enthusiastic attitude. This full-time position is based out of our New York headquarters and will report to the General Counsel.
You will:
- Provide advanced executive support to the General Counsel
- Support heavy calendar management
- Prepare monthly expense reports
- Manage invoices in coordination with accounts payable
- Plan all domestic and international travel including itineraries/agendas
- Project management and coordination, including planning events, meetings or other initiatives
- Provide generalized legal and business affairs administrative support individually as well as working with other legal operations staff
- Act as point of contact and coordinator for all practice team support needs
- Proactively identify and resolve problems as necessary and appropriate
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience providing executive level assistance in support of C-Level suite executives in a corporate setting
- 2+ years of experience working in a law firm or corporate Legal and Business Affairs organization required
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to work effectively and maintain composure under tight deadlines
- Strong written, communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to successfully work both in a team environment and independently
- The ability to exercise discretion in handling highly confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Life at BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed strongly believes that the more diverse our team, the better our work will be. BuzzFeed is committed to equal opportunity employment and celebrates inclusion in all circumstances. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:
A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
Opportunities for growth and development via work experience and offerings from our in-house Learning Team
Employee resource groups, frequent in-office events, volunteer opportunities, and more
An attractive compensation package, including salary and equity
A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO and unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more
No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!
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 value a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, humble confidence, and hard work (fused with fun). At BuzzFeed, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.