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Editorial Assistant
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Editorial Assistant, WIRED
We’re looking for an intelligent, confident, organized, and thoughtful individual who exemplifies WIRED’s core values of optimism, trust, authority, and integrity. The Editorial Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and editorial support to senior management and to the editorial staff at large, as needed. Must have experience in managing a wide range of administrative and operational tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a great sense of humor, loves solving problems, and knows how to build relationships. The candidate must also have a strong understanding of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion. This role reports to the Managing Editor.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensure administrative excellence and efficiency for the WIRED senior staff in the following areas:
Office Administration & Scheduling
• Schedule business meetings and assist with calendar management
• Manage booking of all travel and travel-related logistics for senior staff as well as external job candidates
• Manage expense reports
• Manage the onboarding process for new employees
• Plan office events and editorial meetings, greet guests, set up and disperse meeting materials
• Assist with general office tasks and with research for special projects
• · Manage all editorial competition submissions
• · Facilitate interoffice editorial communication
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
• Previous office experience in a fast-paced environment
• Diplomatic skills in communication with editors, writers, and external stakeholders
• A strong interest in and knowledge of WIRED editorial
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
• A high degree of organization and flexibility
• Superior verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
About WIRED
WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through Company website, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.