Executive Assistant to Executive Chairman

AccuWeather is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Founder and Executive Chairman. This position will directly report to the Chief of Staff of the Founder and Executive Chairman.

 

About AccuWeather

AccuWeather is recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved more than 10,000 thousands lives, prevented 100,000 injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.

With global headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania; a severe weather center in Wichita, Kansas; and offices in New York City and elsewhere around the world, AccuWeather serves more than 1.5 billion people daily to help them better plan their activities and get more out of their day and keep their families safer through innovative digital media properties, such as AccuWeather.com and mobile, as well as radio, television, newspapers, digital out-of-home, the 24/7 AccuWeather Network channel and AccuWeather NOW streaming service. Additionally, AccuWeather produces and further serves more than half the Fortune 100 companies and thousands of businesses and distributes news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000 third-party websites

 

Position Summary:

As Executive Assistant to the Executive Chairman of AccuWeather, you will be the right-hand to the top executive’s Chief of Staff, providing tactical and operational procedures support, engaging in critical initiatives, and ensuring effective communication and coordination across the organization. You will be responsible for streamlining operations and helping drive the company's vision forward.  You are responsible for supporting the Executive Chairman's administrative team.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented professional to work closely with top executives, contribute to critical projects, and advance their career within our organization.

  

Key Responsibilities:

• Information Management: Synthesize and organize information for the Executive Chairman, including research, reports, and materials. Prepare the Chief of Staff for briefing the Executive Chairman on meetings, agenda creation, daily reports, and follow-up actions.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with a team of Executive Assistants, adding to a collaborative and motivated work environment.
• Tactical Communication: Help Chief of Staff draft and edit communications on behalf of the Executive Chairman, including emails, and presentations, and help with speeches and to transcribe the Executive Chairman’s communication and act accordingly.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication and collaboration
  between the Executive Chairman, the Chief of Staff, and other senior leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and matters.

Qualifications:                    

• Proven organizational competence with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and effectively support the needs of teammates and superiors.
• Preference given to those with deep experience of Microsoft Outlook’s email and scheduling functionality.
• Experience with and competence to learn new types of productivity software.
• Able to internalize and effectively deliver on organizational goals.
• Open to feedback and constructive criticism
• A competent communicator, able to interact effectively,
• Confidentially, and with discretion around sensitive issues.
• The ideal candidate will be calm tempered, logical, and able to deliver In high pressure situations.
• Represent the company and the Executive Chairman in a positive light internally and externally through great follow-through skills and sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail as evidenced by your body of previous work.
• Analytical and tactical thinking abilities as demonstrated in your previous work assignments.
• Availability to occasionally respond to urgent needs outside of typical business hours
• Ability to type 50 WPM for transcription purposes
• Bachelor’s degree not required but highly recommended
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match.
• A collaborative work environment

 

Commitment to Diversity:

AccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified