Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
We’re looking for an Office Manager / Executive Assistant to play a key role in our London office—ensuring its smooth day-to-day operation while providing high-level support to senior leadership, including the EVP, Newsweek International. This is a fast-paced, varied role where organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities will be essential.
This role involves working from our London Canary Wharf office from Monday to Thursday. Fridays may be worked from home.
Executive Assistant:
- Manage the diary and inbox of the senior executive, arranging appointments and meetings.
- Book travel, accommodation, restaurants, and other client entertainment activities as requested.
- Meet and greet visitors, ensuring they are well taken care of.
- Liaise with all office staff, including those based in the US and other locations.
- Screen phone calls and handle general inquiries.
- Produce documents, briefing papers, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Provide cover for reception as needed.
- Handle any other ad-hoc requests from senior executives.
Qualifications:
- Living within a reasonable commuting distance to our London office as regular attendance is required.
- Relevant experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, or similar role.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong initiative and creativity.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Professional.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to handle sensitive information correctly.
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
Skills Required
- Living within reasonable commuting distance to London office; regular attendance required
- Relevant experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, or similar role
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong initiative and creativity
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to handle sensitive information correctly
What We Do
Newsweek is a global news magazine that provides high quality, in-depth coverage and analysis of the major events shaping our world. For more than 80 years, the iconic brand has been offering readers a unique perspective on world affairs and giving context to the most important events in global news. Today, via its print and digital editions, Newsweek continues to help its readers navigate a rapidly-changing world. Newsweek publishes a U.S. and International edition weekly in English. The international edition – branded as Newsweek International –serves the Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions while language-specific editions are available in Japan, Korea, Latin America, Pakistan, Poland and Serbia. A separate English-language edition is also published for the Middle East. The print edition is available in 68 territories while round-the-clock- coverage on the latest breaking world news can be found at newsweek.com Subscribe here: newsweek.com/subscribe
