About The Company
Ragan Communications is a renowned media and training organization that has been serving the communications, marketing, and public relations industries for over 50 years. As a leading brand in the field, Ragan provides valuable resources, industry insights, and professional development opportunities to communicators and marketers worldwide. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, promoting innovation, and supporting the growth of its employees. With a focus on thought leadership and strategic content, Ragan Communications continues to influence and shape the future of corporate communications and leadership development.
About The Role
Ragan Communications is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and the executive leadership team. This is a high-impact, full-time remote position based in the New York City metro area. The successful candidate will act as a trusted thought partner, managing complex schedules, facilitating communication, and supporting strategic initiatives. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and enable the CEO to focus on high-level priorities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a nationally recognized CEO, influencing the effectiveness of a fast-growing media and learning organization. The Executive Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring seamless operations, managing external engagements, and supporting executive decision-making processes.
Qualifications
Ragan Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We believe in creating an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
Ragan Communications is a renowned media and training organization that has been serving the communications, marketing, and public relations industries for over 50 years. As a leading brand in the field, Ragan provides valuable resources, industry insights, and professional development opportunities to communicators and marketers worldwide. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, promoting innovation, and supporting the growth of its employees. With a focus on thought leadership and strategic content, Ragan Communications continues to influence and shape the future of corporate communications and leadership development.
About The Role
Ragan Communications is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and the executive leadership team. This is a high-impact, full-time remote position based in the New York City metro area. The successful candidate will act as a trusted thought partner, managing complex schedules, facilitating communication, and supporting strategic initiatives. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and enable the CEO to focus on high-level priorities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a nationally recognized CEO, influencing the effectiveness of a fast-growing media and learning organization. The Executive Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring seamless operations, managing external engagements, and supporting executive decision-making processes.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience supporting a CEO, founder, or senior executive
- Experience in media, professional services, consulting, technology, or related industries preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Exceptional judgment and emotional intelligence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced calendar and priority management skills
- High discretion and confidentiality
- Proactive, anticipatory mindset
- Ability to meet in person in NYC or CT at least once a month; willingness to travel 3-4 times per year
- Polished, confident, and professional demeanor
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-performance environments
- Serve as a trusted strategic partner and operational extension of the CEO, anticipating priorities and proactively surfacing risks and opportunities
- Manage the CEO’s calendar end-to-end, prioritizing meetings and designing daily, weekly, and monthly rhythms to optimize effectiveness
- Gatekeep meeting requests and flow, exercising strong judgment to ensure high-value activities
- Coordinate agendas, prepare materials, and follow up on action items for executive meetings and leadership sessions
- Manage travel logistics, itineraries, and preparation materials for trips, conferences, and speaking engagements
- Support external engagements, including partner meetings and industry events, to maximize relationship ROI
- Assist with strategic initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives requiring confidentiality and discretion
- Maintain executive dashboards, tracking systems, and workflows to monitor progress and deadlines
- Support the cadence of leadership meetings, capturing ideas, organizing notes, and tracking decisions and follow-through
- Coordinate executive offsites, planning sessions, and strategic retreats
- Market-competitive salary aligned with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Support for professional development and training
- Exposure to high-level decision-making and strategic initiatives
- Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic organization
- Remote work flexibility with occasional in-person meetings in NYC or CT
Ragan Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We believe in creating an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our collective success.