Social Media & Executive Assistant to CEO - Graduate Considered

RedTech Recruitment • San Francisco, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role works directly alongside the CEO of a pioneering technology company, providing executive support while capturing and creating social media content. The position offers an ambitious graduate or experienced executive assistant the opportunity to become a trusted member of the team, gain first-hand exposure to business decisions and growth, and take on increasing responsibility over time. Previous executive assistant experience is not essential for candidates with an exceptional record of achievement in another area.

The role is based on-site in San Leandro, California, five days per week when not travelling, with approximately 40% domestic and international travel. The successful candidate will accompany the CEO to industry events, meetings, and other engagements; handle practical arrangements during the day; take accurate handwritten meeting notes; and represent the company professionally while creating timely social media content. Flights and accommodation are booked by a separate team.

The position offers a salary of $135,000–$210,000 per annum, competitive equity, and relocation support. Strong performers may progress over two to three years into areas such as chief of staff, business operations, social media, or recruiting. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of social media and how to capture engaging content, with confidence representing a company in person and on camera.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take clear, accurate handwritten notes during technical and business meetings.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to adapt quickly as schedules and priorities change.
• Proactive, dynamic approach and willingness to provide practical support and help others succeed.
• Professional judgement and discretion, including the ability to keep personal political views separate from business responsibilities.
• Desire to build a long-term career within the company, earn trust, and take on greater responsibility as the business grows.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 40% of the time and work on-site in San Leandro when not travelling.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting a senior leader as an Executive Assistant, Coordinator, or Administrator within a hardware, defense, aerospace, or energy business.
• A degree in an analytical subject.
• Familiarity with the Silicon Valley technology community or defense technology.
• For graduate-level applicants, a standout achievement demonstrating dedication, discipline, and competitive drive, such as competitive athletics, mathematics olympiads, chess, classical music, a black belt, or significant university leadership.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the CEO to industry events, business meetings, and other engagements, including international trips.
• Coordinate practical arrangements on the day, including local transport, meals, timings, and transitions between meetings.
• Take detailed handwritten meeting notes, accurately capturing discussions and actions without using AI note-taking tools.
• Capture photographs and create social media content during events and business travel.
• Help maintain an active company social media presence through timely, relevant content.
• Represent the business professionally when interacting with external contacts and event attendees.
• Work alongside the separate team responsible for booking flights and accommodation.
• Build a strong understanding of the company’s priorities to provide increasingly effective support.

Benefits

• Competitive equity.
• Relocation support available.
• Opportunity for career progression into areas such as chief of staff, business operations, social media, or recruiting.

What This Job Offers

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