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. The position 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 role involves managing the Regional President’s calendar, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing agendas and other materials, tracking deadlines and action items, and coordinating with employees, clients, community partners, and visiting executives. The Executive Assistant also supports logistics for leadership meetings, community events, and special projects, and is expected to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. The annual base salary is $50,000–$60,000, depending on experience. Lee Enterprises describes its work environment as dynamic and interesting and offers career growth opportunities and benefits that can be personalized to employees’ needs.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- 401K retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave for new parents.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
