Executive Assistant to the CEO

Job Description:

ABOUT DOW JONES

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. 

Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant for the CEO who will play a critical role in enabling his effectiveness and advancing the strategic priorities of the company.

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will serve as a trusted partner, organizational force multiplier, and operational anchor.  You will work closely with the CEO and the Chief of Staff to ensure seamless execution of priorities, efficient management of the CEO’s time, and smooth coordination across the executive office.

This is a fast-paced, highly visible role requiring impeccable judgment, a forward-thinking mindset, strong technical fluency, and the ability to confidently engage across a complex, global organization.  You are polished, proactive, AI-savvy, and thrive in a culture of constant innovation and evolution.  

Five days a week in our midtown Manhattan office is required, as is up to 40% domestic and international travel. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Support & Office of the CEO Operations

• Serve as the primary gatekeeper for the CEO, managing schedule, communications, and workflow with professionalism and discretion.

• Lead complex, dynamic calendar management across global time zones, anticipating conflicts and ensuring readiness for all meetings and engagements.

• Coordinate sophisticated domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, visas, accommodations, and on-the-ground support.

• Prepare, review, and refine executive-level materials including briefings, decks, talking points, memos, and reports.

• Accompany the CEO on travel up to 40% of the time to ensure seamless logistics, real-time issue resolution, and situational support.

Strategic Partnership & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff to align CEO focus areas, priorities, and follow-through.

• Support execution of key initiatives by tracking action items, deadlines, commitments, and next steps across the executive office.

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, board members, external partners, and global Dow Jones teams.

• Maintain situational awareness of organizational priorities to help the CEO operate efficiently and anticipate needs.

Technology, Digital Fluency & AI Enablement

• Leverage digital tools, automation, AI platforms, and workflow optimization solutions to enhance executive productivity.

• Proactively identify opportunities to modernize processes, streamline operations, and elevate the efficiency of the Office of the CEO.

• Champion best practices in communication, collaboration, and digital efficiency.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Draft, edit, and manage high-quality communications on behalf of the CEO for his review and delivery.

• Represent the CEO and executive office with professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural intelligence across internal and external interactions.

• Serve as a connector and liaison between the CEO and teams across the global Dow Jones organization.

YOU HAVE

• 10+ years of experience supporting high-level leaders including at least 5 years supporting C-suite executives in a fast-paced, global organization; experience supporting a CEO strongly preferred.

• Proven experience managing complex, rapidly shifting priorities and maintaining composure under pressure.

• Strong digital fluency, including comfort with AI tools, workflow automation, and modern productivity platforms.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare executive-ready materials.

• High emotional intelligence, strong judgment, impeccable discretion, and ability to build trusted relationships.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

• Ability and willingness to work in our midtown Manhattan office 5 days a week.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

YOUR KEY TRAITS FOR SUCCESS

• Forward-Thinking: Anticipates needs, solves problems proactively, and sees around corners.

• Tech-Savvy & AI-Comfortable: Eager to test new tools, automate workflows, and drive digital efficiency.

• Highly Organized: Manages complexity with precision and calm.

• Strategic Operator: Understands context, priorities, and the big picture.

• Adaptive: Thrives amid change, ambiguity, and fast-paced environments.

• Trustworthy Partner: Handles all matters with discretion, maturity, and professionalism.

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OUR BENEFITS

• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• Paid time off

• Retirement plans

• Comprehensive insurance plans

• Education benefits

• Family care benefits

• Commuter transit Program

• Subscription discounts

• Employee referral program

Learn more about all our US benefits.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - OCEO

Job Category:

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: 150,000 - 185,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..