Chief of Staff

Arena Magazine • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Arena Magazine is seeking a Chief of Staff to manage alignment and progress across operational initiatives as the team grows. The role suits someone with an operational and analytical background who can manage multiple projects, work directly with leadership, and keep the team on track. The work ranges from buying Meta ads and planning events to evaluating, scoping, planning, executing, and documenting projects. Examples include events, podcast production, printer relations, retailer deals, financial statement analysis, setting up a bookstore, book distribution, identifying distribution channels, measuring tests, serving as meeting secretary, coordinating startups for a merchandise store, and filing or mailing items. The role’s scope may change as the business grows and requires working hard with availability at most times during the day. Arena strongly prefers someone based in Austin, Texas, or willing to relocate there.

Requirements

• At least 2–4 years of experience in an operations or consulting role.
• Strong quantitative and presentation skills.
• Proven Excel or SQL skills are a plus.
• Already enjoys Arena’s content and vibe; liking the content is key to success in the role.
• Love of country.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Actively wants to join a startup and dislikes corporate bureaucracy.
• Communicates quickly and clearly.
• Moves fast and consistently meets deadlines.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing role scope.
• Able to break large tasks into smaller pieces and execute them in a timely manner.
• Strong writer who can produce clear prose.
• Able to work hard and be available at most times during the day.

Nice To Haves

• Excel or SQL skills.
• Based in Austin, Texas, or willing to move to Austin.

Responsibilities

• Manage alignment and progress across operational initiatives as the team grows.
• Evaluate, scope, plan, execute, and document projects across the business.
• Work directly with leadership and keep the team on track.
• Potentially manage events, podcast production, printer relations, retailer deals, financial statement analysis, bookstore setup, book distribution, new distribution channels, tests and measurement, meeting notes, merchandise-store coordination, and administrative tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed