Executive Assistant (Bilingual Korean)

Hire Overseas

1d•Remote

About The Position

We're looking for an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership at a fast-moving, publicly listed deep technology company operating across mobility, defense, and intelligent systems. You will own calendar management, inbox organization, travel coordination, stakeholder communications, and operational support across a high-volume executive environment with global partnerships spanning multiple regions including Korea. This role has a hard language requirement. You must be fluent in both English and Korean. You will communicate directly with Korean-speaking partners, prepare bilingual materials, and support cross-cultural stakeholder engagement as a core part of the job. If you are highly organized, AI-literate, professionally fluent in Korean and English, and take pride in making a fast-moving executive team more effective, this role is a strong fit.

Requirements

Professional fluency in both Korean and English, written and spoken, this is a non-negotiable requirement
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior EA supporting a C-suite executive or senior leadership team
Strong calendar management experience across multiple time zones including Asia-Pacific
Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT as a daily part of your workflow
Excellent written communication skills in both Korean and English with the ability to draft professional correspondence in both languages
Highly organized and proactive with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Discreet and reliable when handling sensitive business information and executive communications
Calm and effective under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting executives at a technology, manufacturing, or deep tech company
Background working with Korean OEM partners, automotive companies, or Korean-headquartered organizations
Familiarity with cross-cultural business communication norms between US and Korean organizations
Experience supporting internationally traveling executives with complex multi-country itineraries
Prior experience in a fast-paced startup or publicly listed technology company environment

Responsibilities

Own the executive calendar end to end across multiple time zones including US, European, and Korean business hours
Schedule internal meetings, external partner calls, OEM engagements, and cross-functional reviews
Protect executive focus time and ensure the calendar reflects the right priorities at all times
Coordinate logistics and prepare briefing materials ahead of every meeting
Manage the executive inbox daily, flagging priority items, drafting responses, and filing the rest
Handle bilingual correspondence in English and Korean with Korean-speaking partners and stakeholders
Ensure all communications are responded to promptly and professionally
Draft, review, and send emails and follow-ups on behalf of the executive as needed
Book and manage complex international travel including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and visa requirements
Build detailed itineraries that account for time zones, meeting schedules, and logistics across multiple countries
Handle last-minute changes calmly and efficiently without disrupting the executive's schedule
Serve as a point of contact for Korean-speaking OEM partners, vendors, and external stakeholders
Prepare bilingual meeting notes, summaries, and follow-up communications
Support cross-cultural communication between the executive team and Korean-speaking counterparts
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to move action items forward
Use AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to draft correspondence, summarize documents, prepare briefings, and streamline recurring tasks
Continuously identify opportunities to use AI to improve speed and quality of executive support
Maintain a high output standard across all deliverables with AI as a core part of the workflow
Prepare meeting agendas, notes, action items, and follow-up trackers
Manage expense reports, vendor coordination, and document organization
Support special projects and ad hoc requests from senior leadership as needed