Executive Assistant to the Founder
About The Position
Gradient is a creatively led, high-end experiential marketing agency in New York City that builds immersive, story-driven experiences. The Executive Assistant works directly with the Founder and helps manage the Founder’s priorities, follow-through, and logistics. The role spans executive support, business development, event planning, writing projects, travel, meeting and pitch preparation, and personal and logistical tasks. The successful candidate helps ensure that the Founder’s initiatives keep moving and that clients, prospects, and partners have a strong first impression of Gradient. The position is NYC-based with a hybrid work structure. English and French fluency is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- 1–3+ years of experience in coordination, executive support, operations, or sales support.
- Based in NYC.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
- Proactive and able to anticipate needs.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Comfortable with varied work, including research and event planning.
- Calm under pressure and trustworthy with sensitive work.
- Curious about creative agencies, branding, and experiential marketing.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in English and French, spoken and written; stated as preferable but not required.
- Experience at a creative agency or professional services firm.
- Experience working with French-speaking clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Founder’s priorities, follow-through, and the details that keep work moving.
- Support business development by researching prospects, coordinating outreach, and tracking opportunities in HubSpot or Salesforce.
- Plan events from start to finish, including client gatherings and dinners.
- Help advance the Founder’s writing projects from research through finished draft.
- Handle travel bookings, itineraries, and related logistics.
- Prepare materials and context for the Founder’s meetings and pitches.
- Take on personal and logistical tasks that free up the Founder’s time.
- Track action items across workstreams so that nothing is lost or delayed.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid parental leave.
- Generous paid time off.
- Regular check-ins and mentorship.
- Direct exposure to agency leadership, growth strategy, and top-tier clients.
- End-of-year recharge week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
