Executive Assistant to the Executive Chairman

AccuWeather is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Founder and Executive Chairman of AccuWeather. This position will work in a team environment and directly report to the Supervisor, Executive Assistant to the Executive Chairman’s.  

About AccuWeather

AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs. 

Position Summary: 

As Executive Assistant to the Executive Chairman of AccuWeather, you will be the right-hand to the top executive’s Chief of Staff, providing tactical and operational procedures support, engaging in critical initiatives, and ensuring effective communication and coordination across the organization. You will be responsible for streamlining operations and helping drive the company's vision forward.  You are responsible for supporting the Executive Chairman's administrative team. 

This is a unique opportunity for a talented professional to work closely with top executives, contribute to critical projects, and advance their career within our organization.

This position is required to work onsite at AccuWeather's State College, PA Headquarters.  Candidates must have the ability to commute to this location 5 days per week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Calendar and Schedule Coordination: Manage the Executive Chairman's calendar and schedule, including facilitating meetings with executives inside and outside the company. Plan and coordinate travel arrangements, including itineraries and accommodations.
• Information Management: Synthesize and organize information for the Executive Chairman, including research, reports, and materials. Prepare the Chief of Staff for briefing the Executive Chairman on meetings, agenda creation, daily reports, and follow-up actions.
• Project Support: Assist with strategic projects and initiatives on behalf of the Executive Chairman, ensuring they are executed effectively and according to schedule.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with a team of Executive Assistants, adding to a collaborative and motivated work environment.
• Tactical Communication: Draft and edit communications on behalf of the Executive Chairman, including emails, and presentations, and help with speeches and to transcribe the Executive Chairman’s communication and act accordingly.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication and collaboration 
  between the Executive Chairman, the Chief of Staff, and other senior leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and matters.

Qualifications:  

•  3-5 years’ executive support experience.
• Proven organizational competence with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and effectively support the needs of teammates and superiors. 
• Preference given to those with deep experience of Microsoft Outlook’s email and scheduling functionality.
• Experience with and competence to learn new types of productivity software. 
• Able to internalize and effectively deliver on organizational goals.
• Open to feedback and constructive criticism 
• A competent communicator, able to interact effectively, confidentially, and with discretion around sensitive issues.
• The ideal candidate will be calm tempered, logical, and able to deliver in high pressure situations. 
• Represent the company and the Executive Chairman in a positive light internally and externally through great follow-through skills and sound judgment.
• Analytical and tactical  thinking abilities as demonstrated in your previous work assignments.
• Availability to occasionally respond to urgent needs outside of typical business hours
• Ability to type 50 WPM for transcription purposes
• Bachelor’s degree not required but highly recommended
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 
• Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match
• A collaborative work environment

Commitment to Diversity:

AccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

If you are a highly motivated, organized, and dynamic professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success.