ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE

theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. At Skimm HQ works we work hard, but we always have fun. We drink the kool-aid but know we're drinking it. And we collaborators through and through. With our suite of products, we are disrupting routines and information consumption one Skimm'r at a time. Come join us, we're changing things.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As our Executive Personal Assistant to theSkimm’s co-CEOs, you’ll be instrumental in the operations and success of our executive office. Reporting to theSkimm’s Executive Assistant, you’ll be exposed to, and support, all of the activities that help keep our team organized and efficient on a daily basis. Responsibilities will include executive administration and personal assistant tasks for both Co-Founders and Co-CEOs.

WHAT WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• You have 2+ years experience - as an EA/ PA to in a fast paced environment.
• You are a team player - and are comfortable reporting into a senior assistant at all times, unless otherwise directed
• You can prioritize - quickly, smartly, and based on the needs of those you support. You have an innate ability to gauge and assess a situation quickly and with focus, and adjust yours and others priorities accordingly.
• You’re organized – and efficient, even when meetings need to be repeatedly shifted.
• You have a strong attention to detail - and you are the type of person who always takes notes, catches a typo, and is usually early to a meeting. You can collect and prepare detailed materials for executive staff and external clients, and adapt to quickly changing schedules and environments without missing a beat.
• You’re trustworthy - and pride yourself on your ability to handle the details of highly confidential and critical tasks and projects with discretion and ease.
• You’re positive - and can remain upbeat during high tension scenarios. You enjoy the challenge of working in a startup environment on a budget. You are scrappy and work hard to get things done, but above all you are focused amongst the craziness.
• You have a great work ethic  - and you do what it takes to get the job done, especially when it means going above and beyond. You describe yourself as self-driven and resourceful.
• You’re proactive and self directed - and can often figure out what needs to be done and how to do it before anyone asks.
• You’re a great communicator - and can engage professionally, either verbally or in writing, with people across and throughout the organization and externally.

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART

• You have a familiarity and enthusiasm for theSkimm: a passion for our audience and mission, and can represent our brand and cofounders in person and (as requested) over email and social media.
• You have previous experience working as an executive/personal assistant in the media industry.
• You have 2+ years experience as an EA/ PA in the media industry
• You are collaborative and have a willingness to do any task, big or small, in-or out-of-scope.

This is a temporary role based in New York, NY.