Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership

About the role

The Economist Group is seeking two highly strategic Executive Assistants to support either the Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) or the President. These roles provide senior‑level administrative and operational support in a fast‑paced, global media environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, inboxes and global travel arrangements for senior leaders.
• Prepare high‑quality presentations, briefing papers, reports, board materials and executive communications.
• Coordinate Board EA activities, Group Executive Committee meetings, Technology Investment Committee meetings and Leadership forums.
• Support cross‑functional strategic initiatives and enterprise‑wide transformation programmes across product, technology, editorial and other functions.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Required profile

• Proactive, highly organised and commercially aware professional.
• Excellent judgement, communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work confidently at executive level.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Required skills