Executive Assistant to Chief Product Officer

Location: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters, United States; on-site five days a week

Salary: $85,100–$127,700 annual, with possible bonus or incentive eligibility

Company

A major news organization focused on investigative storytelling, digital innovation, and delivering news to audiences across America.

What you will do

• Manage the Chief Product Officer’s dynamic calendar, prioritizing meetings, scheduling holds, and resolving conflicts as priorities change.
• Monitor upcoming commitments and proactively flag scheduling risks, overlaps, and changes.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, pre-reads provided by others, video links, rooms, and attendee availability.
• Serve as the primary contact for scheduling requests and time-sensitive coordination across teams.
• Book travel, manage travel documentation, and submit executive expenses.
• Provide administrative support to the Product team and organize culture-building team events.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong calendar management skills, including juggling shifting priorities and anticipating needs.
• Excellent communication and follow-through when coordinating across teams.
• High attention to detail, organization, and reliability.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented when schedules or priorities change rapidly.
• Ability to work on-site five days a week at the Washington, DC headquarters, except for specified newsgathering and business travel exceptions.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting technology, product, or executive leadership teams.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and modern productivity tools.
• Previous experience focused primarily on scheduling or operational coordination.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site office environment with open layouts, modern technology, and access to transportation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a company-paid pension and 401(k) match.
• Three weeks of vacation, up to three weeks of paid sick leave, nine paid holidays, and two personal days.
• Twenty weeks of paid parental leave, mental health resources, backup care, and caregiver concierge services.
• Gender-affirming services, pet insurance, a free digital subscription, and leadership and career development programs.

Hiring process

• Apply through the employer’s careers website.
• Bonus or incentive payment terms, if applicable, will be discussed during the interview process.