Executive Assistant, Richmond, VA
About The Position
The Richmond Times-Dispatch, part of Lee Enterprises, is hiring an Executive Assistant to support its President, who also serves as Regional President of Virginia for Lee Enterprises. The role reports directly to the Regional President and provides day-to-day executive support, while also helping other senior leaders coordinate meetings and shared priorities. The position manages the Regional President’s calendar, schedules meetings, coordinates travel, and prepares agendas, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials. It tracks deadlines and follows up on action items with teams across Virginia; coordinates with employees, clients, community partners, and visiting executives; and helps organize leadership meetings, community events, and special projects. The role also handles confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
Requirements
- Experience supporting a leader or team in an executive assistant, administrative, or similar role.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize requests, anticipate needs, and follow through as priorities shift.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, HubSpot, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with project management or event coordination.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Regional President’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel.
- Prepare agendas, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials.
- Track deadlines and follow up on action items with teams across Virginia.
- Coordinate with employees, clients, community partners, and visiting executives.
- Help with logistics for leadership meetings, community events, and special projects.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
- Help other senior leaders coordinate meetings and shared priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
