Executive Assistant

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 400 people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen. 

Our clients span the leading brands in finance, technology, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories. These partnerships have earned us multiple awards and recognition: Emmys, Clios, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, and most recently, Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency.

We couldn’t create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large. Our offices around the U.S. are open and while most of our people work in a hybrid setting, we are a distributed workforce with a number of Knowners working remotely.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

About the role:

As our team continues to grow, so does our need for an Executive Assistant to support the President and Chief Media Officer at Known. Work hours are Monday-Friday and 5 days per week are required in-office (office based in Bryant Park area of NYC).

If you are a go-getter, think outside the box and can bring fresh ideas to the team, we want you! This position is ideal for someone who is on top of today’s technology and has 5-7+years of experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding the President’s and CMO’s goals and objectives in order to anticipate deliverables and follow up when necessary
• Managing their busy calendars, with ability to prioritize time
• Assisting with domestic and international travel arrangements (airline, hotel reservation, car service etc)
• Preparing meeting materials including assisting with presentations, handouts and other meeting related material
• Assisting with confidential/sensitive matters and providing explanation/support when necessary
• Providing high-level administrative support to the President, CMO and their direct reports

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• 3-5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant, preferable in a fast paced environment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build & foster relationships
• Strong work ethic
• Remarkable attention to detail and task follow-through
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Superb interpersonal skills - must be able to work well with multiple managers and adapt to diverse personalities and communications styles

SOME OF OUR PERKS

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Annual bonuses
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave
• Charity perk

ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

The salary for this position is $115K-$135K.

               This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

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