Executive Operations Lead

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
150K-175K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Mobile • Productivity • Social Media • Software
VSCO is a platform that equips photographers with tools, community and exposure to expand creatively and professionally.
The Role
The Executive Operations Lead will support the CEO and leadership with operational and strategic tasks, enhance efficiency, manage complex calendars, and coordinate logistics for meetings and events.
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About VSCO

For years, we've helped photographers create their work. Now we're building what comes next.

VSCO exists for photographers. Not as a side feature, not as an afterthought, but as the whole point. We build the connected system photographers rely on, and we've spent over a decade earning the trust of a global creative community that takes the craft seriously.

Photography is at an inflection point. AI is reshaping what's possible for creative work, and that's where our mission shines. VSCO is building the full photographer's workflow: from creating and editing your work, to delivering it to clients, to running your business. All of it built thoughtfully, with photographers leading the way. We believe the future of photography tools creates more space for creativity, handling the busy work so photographers can focus on the craft.

If you care about craft, community, and what technology can unlock for creative people, this is the work. We're a mission-driven and focused company where your work ships quickly, is meaningful, and reaches tens of millions of people worldwide. You'll have a real say in what we build and how we build it. We hire people who don't wait to be asked, naturally connect the dots, care about the quality of what they ship, and believe the best outcomes come from building together.

About You

We're looking for an Executive Operations Lead to support our CEO and leadership team across a wide range of operational and strategic work. This is a senior, generalist role suited to someone who is highly organized, exercises good judgment, and is comfortable stepping into whatever the business needs without waiting to be asked.

You’ll partner closely with the CEO to drive day-to-day operations, optimize how leadership spends time, and help the company run more effectively at every level. You’ll flex across executive operations, internal communications, culture, events, and special projects. This role reports to the CEO and offers direct access to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors. For the right person, it’s an opportunity to learn about building successful companies, contribute meaningfully to the business, and grow your broader leadership skills.

This role is based out of our San Francisco, CA office (minimum 3 days/week).

The Day-to-Day

Executive Support & CEO Partnership

  • Partner directly with the CEO to manage priorities, key initiatives and align on the highest-impact work
  • Act as a thought partner bringing structure, clarity, and judgment to complex situations
  • Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve leadership operations

Calendar, Travel & Logistics

  • Own complex calendaring across internal and external stakeholders
  • Anticipate conflicts, optimize scheduling, and protect focus time
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, and logistics
  • Manage expenses and operational details with precision

Executive Team Collaboration 

  • Maintain close alignment with the Chief of Staff on priorities, planning, and execution
  • Build strong relationships with the executive leadership team to support key initiatives
  • Provide ad hoc support to executives as needed, ensuring alignment across leadership

Office, Culture, & Events

  • Own the in-office experience in San Francisco and help foster a creative, energizing and organized environment
  • Plan and support team events ranging from casual gatherings to major company milestones, including executive offsites and Board of Directors meetings, team-building, product launches, and workshops
  • Coordinate All Hands meetings, including logistics and speaker prep
  • Support onboarding for new hires and create a strong in-person experience for visiting candidates
  • Manage VSCO swag inventory, including distribution, tracking, and reordering

Operations & Administrative Support

  • Act as a professional point of contact for internal and external communications
  • Support cross-functional projects aligned with company goals and vision
  • Manage on-site meetings, including catering, dinners, and offsite activities

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Proven ability to operate as a high-autonomy generalist in fast-paced environments
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Sharp problem-solving instincts with a bias toward action
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ); diplomatic, thoughtful, and confident
  • Professional, polished communicator—both written and verbal
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and constantly shifting priorities
  • A genuine appreciation for creativity, photography, or the arts

What Makes You Stand Out

  • You act like an owner, not a task-taker
  • You anticipate needs before they’re articulated
  • You’re equally comfortable in strategy conversations and execution details
  • You step outside your lane when needed and fill gaps proactively
  • You bring structure to chaos and momentum to stuck problems
  • You genuinely care about helping leaders and teams do their best work

Why VSCO?

We value the creative process and our employees’ opinions — input is encouraged, regardless of your position or title. We want to work with people who are driven and demonstrate initiative in taking our mission to the next level.

We believe in building a safe place for creative expression and celebrating that which makes us human, welcoming unique and personal backgrounds and experiences. We’re proud to foster diverse perspectives within VSCO as we continue to build an inclusive culture.

Compensation

The base salary for this position may vary based on several factors, including the approved job level. The base salary range for this role is $150,000-175,000. Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for bonuses and equity (i.e. stock options). The benefits available for this position include flexible time off, a 401K retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long term disability), and 11 paid holidays. We also provide paid sick time as required by state and local law. Additional benefits and perks are also offered for this position.

The application window for this role will be open until at least June 12, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Skills Required

  • 5-8 years of experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Ability to handle sensitive information
  • Genuine appreciation for creativity or photography

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
110 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

VSCO is on a mission to champion photographers so they can make it. We place human creativity at the heart of new technology. Our editing and business tools honor and elevate the timelessness of the creative process while enabling our members to find community and success in exciting and innovative ways. VSCO maintains a rich and authentic creative environment that serves photographers at all levels – preserving a home for creative opportunity, inspiration, and connection. We empower photographers to connect with other creatives and businesses with our suite of creative tools that spans from mobile to desktop and across our global community.

Why Work With Us

We’re a highly collaborative company. It stems from the fact that we have so many creative people within the company. It’s exciting and empowering to contribute firsthand and work with others to build a really special product. -Eric Wittman, CEO

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VSCO Offices

Remote Workspace

Employees work remotely.

We have a new office located in San Francisco where our team comes together to work, connect and collaborate. We operate with a high degree of empowerment and respect and make sure our in-person events build cohesion, clarity and connection.

Typical time on-site: None
HQSan Francisco, CA

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