Temporary Executive Assistant (Parental Leave Coverage)

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
Professional Services • Social Media
5WPR is a top 10 independent, full-service PR agency known for programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas.
The Role

Temporary Executive Assistant (Parental Leave Coverage)

  • Location: Midtown Manhattan, NYC (Hybrid – 2 days/week in office)
  • Duration: April 27th, 2026 (ASAP) – August 30, 2026
  • Type: Temporary 
  • In Office: 4 days a week

About the Role:

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to multiple executives at 5WPR. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and exhibits a high level of accountability and confidentiality. The Executive Assistant will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of daily activities, enabling executives to focus on strategic initiatives and organizational goals, and is responsible for various administrative, managerial, and communication tasks.

The role requires in-office presence 4 days a week to collaborate effectively with executives and the broader team, ensuring seamless communication and support.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Manage and update daily, weekly, and monthly calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, to ensure all schedules are accurate and well-organized
  • Coordinate and organize meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring executives are well-prepared (research and prep documents, preparing and displaying presentations, arranging catering, etc.)
  • Manage expense reports and budgets and handle and safeguard confidential corporate, personnel, and financial information with the utmost discretion (experience with Concur)
  • Assist with business development efforts (experience with NetSuite); Provide added support for outbound initiatives as needed, including drafting and sending emails and managing outbound outreach tools and services
  • Build, review, and maintain databases and lists for various projects and initiatives
  • Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation, ensuring smooth travel experiences, and manage any unexpected issues
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain important confidential documents, reports, presentations, and information
  • Assist with employee recognition efforts, including keeping executives apprised of employee milestones
  • Research and gather data to assist in decision-making
  • Track and follow up on tasks to ensure deadlines are met
  • Assist with a range of projects, adapting quickly to changing priorities
  • Screen and prioritize incoming calls and messages
  • Run miscellaneous errands in a timely manner
  • Additional professional and personal support and responsibilities as needed 

Here’s what you’ll have:

  • Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree highly preferred
  • 3+ years of Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant experience, preferably supporting executives, C-Suite leaders, Presidents, or CEOs
  • A polished and professional demeanor with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with copywriting and copyediting; ability to craft communication to clients and staff
  • Outstanding organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to think ahead and problem solve
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities, remain composed under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask
  • Ability to work independently and adapt, perform well under pressure, and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools or platforms
  • Experience with NetSuite, Concur, ZoomInfo, and Constant Contact preferred
  • A commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

With offices in New York City and Miami, 5W has over 300 professionals serving clients in B2C (beauty and fashion, consumer brands, lifestyle and entertainment, food and beverage, health and wellness, technology, travel and hospitality, home and housewares); B2B (corporate communications, technology, reputation management, CSR, sustainability communications); digital media (social media, SEO and graphic design), public affairs; government relations; and crisis communications. 5W’s team of experts bring leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communications. 5WPR has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 2022. The firm was founded in 2003 and has received numerous industry accolades including PR Agency of the Year, Digital/Social Media Campaign of the Year, PR Executive of the Year, Product Launch of the Year, Business to Business Program of the Year and others.

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