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At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.\nAbout Our Team\nThe Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning News and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.\nWhy This Role Matters\nThe Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a critical partner in ensuring the success of The Washington Post’s financial leadership. 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This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the success of our finance function while working closely with senior leaders at The Washington Post.\nWhat Motivates You\nYou thrive on supporting a senior leader in a complex, fast-moving organization. \nYou take initiative, anticipate needs, and provide solutions before problems arise.\nYou take initiative, anticipate needs, and provide solutions before problems arise. \nYou are energized by juggling multiple priorities and keeping everything organized. \nYou enjoy being the reliable force behind the scenes that helps an executive and their team thrive.\nYou build strong, trusting relationships across functions and with all levels of an organization. \nHow You’ll Support The Mission\nManage executive’s schedule by scheduling meetings, reminding about upcoming appointments or reschedules, alerting about time-sensitive emails and requests, and preparing materials for meetings and events. \nObserve and monitor team dynamics, interactions, and performance. Provide accurate and timely reports to the executive, highlighting key developments, concerns, and opportunities within the team. Act as a trusted advisor to the executive, offering valuable perspectives and recommendations based on the observations and analysis. \nSupport executive’s decision making for specific meetings, projects, or events by understanding the roles and responsibilities of employees in different departments within the organization, building relationships with colleagues across teams, and gathering and synthesizing relevant information to ensure successful outcomes. \nDraft, proofread, and edit professional correspondence, and basic presentation materials using available technology to improve quality and efficiency..\nLeverage productivity tools, automation, and AI-enabled solutions thoughtfully.\nProvide project management support and assistance at key internal and external events across the company. \n Attends CFO direct reports meeting, sends a summary email to the finance department, keeps track of action items for the directors, ensures weekly updates are filled out timely by the directors \n Support scheduling meetings with external guests by greeting the guests, completing security checks, and setting up food and drinks. \nProvide budgeting support, invoice review and contract management. \nThe Skills and Experience You Bring\nAt least 7 years of executive support experience; experience supporting a financial executive is a plus. \n2+ years of experience in operations, project management, process improvements, etc. \nExperience reviewing, tracking, and managing contracts. \nProfessional maturity and ability to remain calm and flexible under pressure. \nOutstanding interpersonal skills and attention to detail. \nProven organizational acumen and interdepartmental coordination skills. \nExpertise with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other products and the ability to quickly learn new software tools and systems. \nDemonstrated curiosity and comfort using AI-enabled productivity tools and automation to improve efficiency, organization, and quality of work, with sound judgement around confidentiality, accuracy, and appropriate use.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and people matters. \nAbility to multitask and prioritize workload with minimal supervision \nExcellent editing and proofreading skills \nStrong consulting and project management skills. \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills. \nAbility to work fast and well under pressure.\n\nCollaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.\nCompensation and Benefits\nWherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:\nCompetitive medical, dental and vision coverage\n\nCompany-paid pension and 401(k) match\n\nThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave\n\nNine paid holidays and two personal days\n\n20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent\n\nRobust mental health resources\n\nBackup care and caregiver concierge services\n\nGender affirming services\n\nPet insurance\n\nFree Post digital subscription\n\nLeadership and career development programs\n\nBenefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.\nThe salary range for this position is:\n$74,000 - $111,000 AnnualThe actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.\nYour story awaits. 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