Executive Assistant - Strategic & Operations Support

Key Responsibilities : Strategic & Analytical Support - Track leadership priorities and OKRs; maintain dashboards and status reports. - Analyse data from multiple teams (editorial, digital, marketing, operations) to prepare insights for decision-making. - Identify bottlenecks in workflows and propose process improvements. - Support budget tracking, expense analysis, and vendor coordination as needed. Project & Stakeholder Management - Drive cross-functional projects end-to-end: define scope, timelines, owners, and deliverables. - Chase stakeholders (internal teams, agencies, partners) to ensure timely completion of tasks. - Escalate risks early and propose solutions to keep projects on track. - Represent the leadership office in meetings when required. 24/7 Media Readiness - Be responsive during breaking news cycles, major broadcasts, and high-priority events. - Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a dynamic newsroom and digital environment. - Support weekend/after-hours coordination when business needs demand. What We're Looking For Experience - 2-6 years in an EA / Chief of Staff / Operations / Project Coordination role, preferably in media, entertainment, or fast-paced corporate environments. - Proven track record of managing senior leaders and high-stakes projects. Skills & Mindset - Business sense: Strong commercial understanding; can connect dots across editorial, digital, marketing, and operations to support better decisions. - Decision-making confidence: Comfortable taking small, time-bound decisions in the CEO's absence, using sound judgment and escalation where needed. - Analytical lens: Comfortable with data, Excel/Sheets, dashboards, and turning information into clear insights. - Strategic thinking: Ability to see the bigger picture, anticipate needs, and prioritise effectively. - Speed & agility: Quick thinker, decisive, and action-oriented under pressure. - Stakeholder driver: Can influence without authority, follow up relentlessly, and get things done. - Communication: Excellent written and verbal English; crisp, professional, and clear. - Tech-savvy: Proficient in Google Workspace, MS Office, collaboration tools (Teams), and comfortable learning new systems quickly.