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The Associated Press seeks a highly organized, proactive and collaborative Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President & Executive Editor while partnering closely with other key leaders across News.
Based in our New York headquarters, the Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted partner to newsroom leadership, managing complex schedules and priorities, coordinating meetings and travel, supporting special projects and facilitating coordination across teams and time zones. This role follows a hybrid work schedule with regular in-office collaboration with newsroom leadership. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality and anticipate needs in a dynamic 24/7 news operation. We are looking for someone who is solutions-oriented, detail-focused and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, professionalism and discretion.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Executive Editor, you will:
Organize and support meetings, gatherings and special events, including logistics, materials and follow-up.
Location:
AP employees are required to work from the offices on a hybrid basis three days per week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Why join us:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000, contingent on experience and other job-related factors.
Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insurance plan and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy. The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits, which include:
Application Deadline is Friday June 12 at 11:59pm ET
AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.
