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National Journal · 1 week ago
Executive Assistant
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $53K/yr
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Responsibilities
Represent both executives and the National Journal brand with external parties via email communication, phone calls, and in-person engagements
Work across the company to support executives with workflow, task management, and prioritization
Manage coordination of schedules and meetings, for the President-National Journal Research and Chief Financial Officer
Coordinate team meetings: prepare agendas, facilitate pre-read documents, take notes, and actuate follow-up items
Receive and handle confidential information, and maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information
Coordinate, draft, and distribute company-wide newsletters and correspondence
Coordinate knowledge management by creating and maintaining databases and shared drives
Perform assorted administrative tasks such as expense reconciliation and invoice processing
Support planning and execution of company events
Qualification
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Required
High level organization and time management skills with the ability to be proactive, effectively prioritize tasks and efficiently respond to urgent requests
Strategically minded; you are constantly thinking of creative solutions to improve workplace processes
Detail-oriented and professional in coordinating schedules, meetings, and tracking dates
A problem-solver who is praised for your attention to detail. You live for organization. You find it satisfying to put things into a system - both data on a computer and physical inventory
Action-oriented; you have no problem checking off items from your to-do list and are ready to help others when they need it without being directed to do so. You have experience working on projects with little supervision
An excellent written and oral communicator; you have excellent interpersonal skills
Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving
Flexible and a fast learner; you are willing and able to take on new tasks and successfully execute them
Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity
Active contributor to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Experience prioritizing multiple projects
A calm, cool, and collected mind—a constitution that affords “grace under fire”—coupled with a personality inclined toward perpetual positivity and kindness
Ability to adapt and think quickly in an environment of change
Experience with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Powerpoint
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Industry experience: Government Affairs/ Media
Company
National Journal
We deliver insightful journalism, produce custom content and editable slides, and advise organizations on their advocacy and PAC engagement strategies.
Founded in 1969
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
National Journal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Afzal Bari
Chief Operating Officer
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Anthony Stout
Founder
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