# Executive Assistant to Deputy Editors in Chief

**Company**: The Wall Street Journal
**Location**: NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $120,000 - $140,000
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Media & Entertainment

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## Description

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to support two Deputy Editors in Chief. This role is central to the smooth operation of the Journal's senior editorial leadership team.

You will:

- Manage complex calendars for two Deputy Editors in Chief, resolving scheduling conflicts and prioritising competing demands.

- Coordinate internal and external meetings, arranging logistics, agendas, and briefing materials.

- Arrange domestic and international travel, process expense reports accurately and on time.

- Serve as a primary point of contact for the Deputy Editors in Chief, screening and prioritising calls, emails, and requests.

- Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, memos, presentations, and other materials.

- Liaise with senior leaders, reporters, editors, and external contacts, representing the Deputy Editors in Chief with professionalism and sound judgment.

- Provide seamless backup coverage for the Executive Assistant to the Editor in Chief and the Executive Assistant to the Managing Editor.

- Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion.

- Anticipate the needs of the Deputy Editors in Chief, proactively solving problems and ensuring timely follow-through.

- Coordinate special projects, newsroom events, and off-site meetings.

- Maintain organised filing systems, contact databases, and records.

- Partner with other executive assistants to coordinate schedules and share coverage.

You have:

- At least five years of experience as an executive assistant or in a similar role supporting senior executives.

- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with composure and sound judgment.

- Exceptional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Highly organised, with meticulous attention to detail and strong follow-through.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, calendar management tools, and expense-reporting systems.

- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to shifting priorities in a 24/7 news environment.

- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Work Environment:

- This role is based in the Journal's New York newsroom and requires in-office presence five days per week.

- May occasionally require availability outside standard business hours.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and wellbeing benefits.

## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- calendar management
- expense reporting

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