Executive Assistant to the Founder

Gradient Experience • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gradient is a creatively led, high-end experiential marketing agency in NYC. We build immersive, story-driven experiences. As we grow, we're looking for an Executive Assistant to work directly with our Founder and help drive everything they touch. This role is about owning the Founder's time and follow-through, managing priorities, and handling a variety of tasks from preparing briefings and organizing international events to coordinating outreach and managing writing projects. The ideal candidate will be deeply organized, endlessly resourceful, and thrive on variety, with the ability to anticipate needs. Fluency in English and French is required due to the global nature of the work.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years in coordination, executive support, operations, or sales support
• Fluent in English and French, spoken and written (required)
• Based in NYC (required)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and relentless about follow-through
• Proactive — you anticipate needs rather than wait to be asked
• A strong writer and communicator
• Energized by variety: research one minute, event planning the next
• Curious about creative agencies, branding, and experiential marketing
• Calm under pressure, and trustworthy with sensitive work

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a creative agency or professional services firm
• Experience working with French-speaking clients

Responsibilities

• Be a true extension of the Founder — managing priorities, follow-through, and the details that keep everything moving
• Support business development: research prospects, coordinate outreach, and track opportunities in HubSpot or Salesforce
• Plan events end-to-end, from a NYC client gathering to a dinner in Paris
• Help move the Founder's writing projects from research to finished draft
• Handle travel — bookings, itineraries, and the logistics that make trips easy
• Prep the Founder for meetings and pitches with the right materials and context
• Take on personal and logistical tasks that free up the Founder's time
• Keep track of action items across every workstream so nothing slips

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO

What This Job Offers

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