The Social Edge's CEO is looking for an organized, proficient and experienced Assistant to support in a mixture of both personal and professional capacities.
WHO WE ARE
The Social Edge curates and distributes the most entertaining and informative stories for a daily online audience. We publish via a robust network of digital channels and social media properties, including George Takei's social media. Each month, both our media properties and videos are visited and viewed by millions of people.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Social Edge's CEO is seeking an experienced Assistant to lend support in a mixture of both personal and professional capacities. The day-to-day will include overseeing personal and professional calendars, managing hired contractors and staff, support executive tasks, basic budgeting, coordinating travel, daily household and family operations, and more.
The ideal candidate for this role is equally skilled at self starting as they are managing directive. We seek a highly organized, proficient, kind, and positive individual to support his changing needs.
This role will work side by side with our CEO in his New York, NY residence. Must be great with very young children and very cute pets.
ABOUT YOU
Self-starting, organized and a good problem-solver, able to eliminate obstacles through innovative and adaptive approaches
Ready to deal with the outside world on behalf of a busy executive and popular writer with a highly engaged fan and subscriber base
Creative and flexible, with a sense of style and humor
Willing to travel / vacation with the family periodically
A task master who enjoys checking things off the list
Anticipates questions and painpoints and offers effective solutions
Kind and positive outlook
Plus - interests in digital media and / or Broadway
Children - arrange with nanny and sitters, day care, pre-school, arrange transport, clothes, supplies, appointments
Veterinary check ups
Event planning - houseguests, company dinners, children's birthdays and holidays, etc
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of professional assisting or home management experience
Must live in New York City or able to commute
Must be comfortable around children and pets
Supreme organization skills
Strong written and spoken communication with peers, customers, vendors, etc
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The Social Edge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Social Edge complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
BENEFITS
The Social Edge offers competitive benefits, including:
Subsidized Health insurance
Fully covered basic dental, vision & life insurance
401k with 4% match
Wellness memberships ( Crunch or ClassPass)
Discounted Citi Bike membership
Paid Family Leave
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Social Edge is a remote working company. Employees must be able to work from home. This role requires use of an Apple MacBook laptop, which will be supplied to you by the company.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move household or office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
TRAVEL
Occasional family vacation trips (all expenses paid, economy fare travel)
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Must live in or have the ability to commute to New York, NY
WORK AUTHORIZATION
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a suite of benefits including subsidized health insurance, dental insurance, unlimited PTO, a work-from-home stipend and more, we are offering an annual base salary in the range of $70,000 - $75,000 USD..