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Assistant to the Global Editorial Director, Wired

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Media & Journalism
  • New York
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AI generated summary

  • You must maintain confidentiality, possess strong communication skills, have research experience, be proficient with Google tools, and demonstrate professionalism and good judgment.
  • You will manage scheduling, travel, and expenses for leaders, assist with interviews and onboarding, research topics, organize events, handle projects, greet visitors, and perform other admin tasks.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality.
  • Strong communications skills: clean, concise prose and good grammar.
  • Experience doing research or information-gathering for projects and reports.
  • Proficiency using the Google suite of tools including Google Sheets and familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Asana or Airtable.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and good judgment when communicating with internal teams and members of the public.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with various scheduling tasks, expense paperwork, and booking travel for the GED, DGED and three other senior leaders
  • Assist with scheduling interviews for job candidates and facilitate communication with candidates
  • Assist with onboarding new hires and speakers for UK events
  • Research story topics and interview subjects for senior editors
  • Help organize internal office events
  • Tackle special projects, such as helping to coordinate award entries and some tasks related to public-facing US+ UK events
  • Greet and escort outside visitors to the office
  • Other administrative tasks as needed

FAQs

What is the primary location for this position?

The primary location for this position is New York, NY.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Is this position focused on editing or writing?

No, this position is not focused on editing or writing; it is primarily an administrative support role.

What kind of skills are required for this position?

Required skills include strong communication abilities, experience maintaining confidentiality, proficiency with Google suite tools, and research skills.

Does this position involve travel?

Yes, the role includes booking travel for the Global Editorial Director, Deputy Global Editorial Director, and other senior leaders.

What kind of professional background would be ideal for this role?

An ideal candidate would have experience in administrative support, strong organizational skills, and an interest in technology, science, or media.

Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects?

Yes, this position involves tackling special projects, such as coordinating award entries and assisting with public-facing events.

Is there room for career advancement in this role?

Yes, previous holders of similar roles have successfully moved into business management, operations, fact-checking, or editing positions.

What is the expected salary range for this position?

The expected base salary range for this position is from $60,000 to $68,000.

Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates?

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with WIRED's writers and news coverage, knowledge of editorial processes, and an interest in technology and science.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month. The company is headquartered in New York and London, and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Latin America, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. Launched in 2011, Condé Nast Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution studio that creates programming across film, television, social and digital video and virtual reality.