Administrative Assistant, Strategy and Operations

1 big thing: Axios HQ is a software platform that helps organizations communicate more effectively by bringing years of newsroom research to remote team's fingertips so they can create smart updates that distill essential information in half the time — increasing transparency, boosting engagement, and building trust. Learn more about Axios HQ:

• Read customer reviews on G2
• Visit AxiosHQ.com
• Watch our launch event

Why it matters: Our new Administrative Assistant will support our CEO, by partnering with our operations team, to ensure executive operations are running smoothly. We are looking for a proactive thinker to help enthusiastically support Axios HQ’s executive team. You will provide administrative support to our CEO and key members of the executive team, driving their professional priorities forward. This opportunity will allow you to play an essential role in organizing the world of our executives and helping optimize their time with key stakeholders.

Go deeper: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios HQ’s mission and have the following experience:

• Experience strategically managing an executive’s calendar and priorities
• Experience with scheduling & logistics
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple teams
• Extreme attention to detail and time management
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to using discretion when handling sensitive information

Don’t forget: Axios HQ employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company equity
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Commuter and cell phone benefit
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per quarter
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Company-sponsored access to Ginger coaching and mental health support 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Class pass discount
• Virtual company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios HQ is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios HQ makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.