Automattic · 4 days ago
Executive Assistant to CEO
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $195K/yrAutomattic is a global company known for its work with WordPress.com and other platforms. They are seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO, managing priorities, logistics, and communications while ensuring seamless operations.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Partner with Matt and the Wranglers team as a trusted, behind-the-scenes operator
Triage priorities, block distractions, and quietly make things run seamlessly—calendars, communications, last-minute travel, meetings, and project logistics
Own the unexpected: anticipate needs, handle urgent issues, and exercise judgment under pressure and competing priorities
Interface with high-profile partners, board members, and execs worldwide—always with professionalism and discretion
Go deep on research, prep, and follow-up for meetings—filling gaps before anyone even notices they exist
Spot inefficiencies and invent better ways—whether refining workflows, improvizing travel hacks, or organizing information in a cleaner system
Support and challenge the team, offering and receiving candor, humor, and practical support daily
Qualification
Required
Experience supporting high-caliber executives in ambiguous, ever-changing organizations (startups, tech, remote environments a plus)
Ability to work with professionalism and discretion when interfacing with high-profile partners, board members, and executives worldwide
Capability to anticipate needs, handle urgent issues, and exercise judgment under pressure and competing priorities
Strong research, preparation, and follow-up skills for meetings
Ability to spot inefficiencies and invent better ways to refine workflows and organize information
Scrappy and resourceful mindset
Radically humble attitude
Extreme ownership mentality
Ultra-reliable with a strong commitment to follow through
Curiosity and quick learning ability, especially regarding new technologies
Comfortable collaborating globally and working irregular hours
Emotionally acute with the ability to read the room and deliver news sensitively
Benefits
Open vacation
Parental leave
Wellness support
Sabbaticals
True work-life flexibility
Company
Automattic
Automattic is a global tech company that offers WordPress, WooCommerce, and other web solutions.
Founded in 2005
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$985.9MKey Investors
Salesforce VenturesInsight PartnersTiger Global Management
2021-02-17Series E· $288M
2020-05-15Secondary Market
2019-12-11Series Unknown· $80.6M
Leadership Team
Matt Mullenweg
CEO
Jon Burke
Vice-President / Business Lead
Recent News
2025-12-04
Search Engine Journal
2025-11-10
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