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The Wall Street Journal is looking for an Executive Assistant to work as part of the Managing Editor’s Office, supporting the Deputy Editor in Chief and the Executive Editor. This job will also provide secondary support and holiday coverage to the Editor in Chief’s Senior Manager. This role requires an adept professional with organizational expertise, interpersonal finesse, and a commitment to discretion. You will manage business-related tasks such as creating reports, organizing travel and accommodations, and other administrative responsibilities. Success in this position requires strong skills in relationship building both within and outside the newsroom, the ability to gauge the atmosphere in various settings, and tactfully manage diverse work styles. This New York office-based position demands a proactive and self-motivated individual with proven experience as an executive assistant.

You will:

• Be in the office five days a week.

• Provide support to projects and processes within the Managing Editor’s Office

• Manage the calendar, travel, and expenses for the Deputy Editor in Chief and the Executive Editor with attention to detail, timelines, and budget management

• Support the Editor-in-Chief’s Senior Manager by expertly coordinating events and complex travel arrangements

• Arrange video conferences/teleconferences, including tech support for seamless execution of meetings.

• Manage catering and other logistical needs for meetings and events

• Prepare materials and files ahead of meetings and events to ensure the executive is equipped for success

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, newsroom staff, and external stakeholders, fostering trust and credibility across the organization

• Serve as a bridge for smooth communication between the Managing Editor’s office and internal departments, navigating sensitive matters with discretion

• Anticipate and address conflicting priorities, handling matters proactively and ensuring timely follow-through on projects under deadline pressures

You have:

• 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant, supporting a C-Suite executive.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, and the Google Suite of products.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with superior judgment and discretion.

• Familiarity with the dynamics of large corporations and newsrooms.

• Clear and effective communication skills, including excellent writing ability.

• Ability to assess situations and adapt to different personalities and professional styles with tact and professionalism.

• A positive, problem-solving attitude

This role offers a unique opportunity to support a key leader within The Wall Street Journal , contributing to the smooth operation of a dynamic newsroom while navigating the complexities of a fast-paced media environment.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

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Req ID: 44938