Scholastic

Executive Assistant

New York, New York · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 19 days ago

LogisticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer plays a critical role in supporting the marketing organization's effectiveness and operational excellence.
The Executive Assistant will also serve as a central point of contact for the marketing organization within the NYC office.

Executive Support
Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Marketing Officer and additional marketing leaders as directed.
Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar, prioritizing meetings and commitments to align with business objectives and leadership priorities.
Serve as a primary liaison between the CMO and internal and external stakeholders, helping coordinate communication and manage inbound requests.
Support day-to-day executive needs during in-office workdays, including meeting logistics and hospitality coordination.
Support the planning and coordination of Marketing leadership team meetings, including agenda preparation, materials coordination, and follow-up tracking.
This position provides high-level executive support while helping to coordinate marketing leadership operations across a large, fast-moving marketing team.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and operate professionally and discreetly.
This individual will serve as a trusted partner to the CMO, helping manage executive time, facilitate leadership team operations, and ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the marketing department.
This hybrid role encourages 2-3 days per week in the New York office, along with additional onsite support for key meetings, leadership events, and department initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively solve problems.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Airtable, and modern collaboration tools.
Qualifications
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a hybrid office environment with on-site presence when leadership is in the office
The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 annually.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Family Group:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
3-5 years of experience supporting senior executives (C-suite or VP level preferred).

Scholastic Corporation is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, reaching approximately 120,000 schools and tens of millions of educators, students, and families annually.

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