Executive Assistant to CEO of a Media Co. Focused on Defense & Foreign Affairs

War on the Rocks

Washington, DC

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

Metamorphic Media, the parent company of War on the Rocks, is looking for an experienced executive assistant for its CEO and founder. This is not a remote position. We will only consider candidates who live in the Washington, DC metro area or who are willing to relocate there.

About Metamorphic Media

Metamorphic Media works with world-class organizations to build, operate, and grow powerful media brands related to global and military affairs. We value camaraderie, creativity, and expertise. Our flagship publication is War on the Rocks, which is focused on growing and serving a community passionate about strategy, defense, and foreign affairs. Founded in 2013, War on the Rocks aims to improve the professional and public discourse on issues of strategic importance by featuring experienced and authoritative voices in articles, essays, and podcasts.

Before you apply, please (a) listen to this podcast by our founder "10 Years of War on the Rocks" and (b) read this article, also by our founder, which we published several years ago, "The Hard and Lovely Things About War on the Rocks."

Apply with a well-formatted CV and cover letter. A cover letter is a requirement. If the job website you find this on does not allow you to submit a cover letter, apply though this link. As of May 1, 98% of applicants to this position have not followed this instruction and have been disqualified for consideration as a result. In your cover letter, please include an amusing story about yourself.

Metamorphic Media is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

U.S. citizen or current right to work in the United States
Live in the Washington, DC metro area or willing to relocate there
Minimum four years experience as an executive assistant in a private sector organization
Obsessive attention to detail
Exceptional, clear, and efficient written English
Deep familiarity and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite -- especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Benefits