Executive Assistant to the Founder and CEO

War on the Rocks • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Ryan Evans, the founder and CEO of War on the Rocks (WOTR) and Bedrock Knowledge, Inc., is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to act as a force multiplier across both organizations. This role requires managing competing priorities with discretion, interfacing with key stakeholders, investors, and board members, and functioning as an extension of the CEO's attention. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting a principal at the intersection of media, policy, and technology.

Requirements

• 5+ years supporting a C-suite executive, founder, or senior government official in a high-tempo environment
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple organizations or workstreams simultaneously.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with standard productivity and communications platforms.
• Comfort in environments where priorities shift quickly and the ability to stay organized under ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a founder through a company growth phase or period of organizational change.
• Experience supporting executives across two or more distinct organizations simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own the principal’s calendar across both organizations, managing time allocation with strategic intent.
• Anticipate conflicts, triage competing demands, and protect focused time.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and background research before key meetings.
• Track commitments, follow-ups, and action items across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Track corporate filing deadlines, board meeting schedules, and related governance obligations.
• Maintain organized records of corporate documents, agreements, and correspondence.
• Support preparation of board decks, updates, and other materials.
• Manage domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare detailed travel briefs with meeting context, contact information, and relevant background.
• Anticipate and resolve logistical issues.
• Support the principal’s role in WOTR events, including conferences, panels, and sponsor engagements, coordinating logistics and communications.
• Track projects requiring cross-organizational coordination between WOTR and Bedrock teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($100,000 to 130,000 base + annual bonus).
• Fully paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Total compensation and benefits reflect the dual-organization scope and the level of trust.

What This Job Offers

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