Executive Assistant

Fireworks AI

$140K — $180K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role
  • Proven ability to manage complex schedules for multiple executives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Familiarity with AI tools and modern productivity software
  • Proficiency in project management with the ability to work independently
  • Background in fast-paced sectors like finance or technology

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex, multi-executive calendars with strategic prioritization
  • Oversee executive inbox and manage correspondence with professionalism
  • Prepare executives for meetings with detailed briefing materials
  • Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
  • Support various strategic projects and internal initiatives
  • Serve as a key contact between executives and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive and dynamic work environment
Full Job Description
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our senior leadership team. This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role for someone who operates with discretion, moves fast, and takes genuine ownership of keeping leadership effective and well-prepared. The ideal candidate is not just an organizer - they're a thoughtful partner and a trusted confidant. You'll be the connective tissue between our executives and the world around them, bringing sound judgment and a calm, professional presence to everything you do. This role may support other executives as needed. Main Responsibilities - Calendar & Schedule Management: Manage complex, multi-executive schedules. Strategically prioritize and protect time in alignment with business objectives. - Communication & Correspondence: Own the executive inbox. Triage, prioritize, and respond on their behalf - redirecting vendors and external requests with warmth and professionalism. Draft responses and correspondence as needed. - Meeting Support: Ensure executives begin each day fully prepared: briefing notes, meeting context, open action items, and anything they need to walk in sharp. Prepare agendas and follow up on action items as needed. - Travel Coordination: Organize domestic and international travel end-to-end: flights, accommodation, ground transport, detailed itineraries, and expense reporting. - Confidential Support: Manage sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity. - Project Management: Support strategic projects, internal initiatives, and ad hoc research tasks. Able to pick up a thread and run with it independently. - Liaison Role: Serve as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders. Build relationships and stay attuned to what's happening on the ground. - Additional Administrative Support: Complete expense reports, handle personal tasks as needed, and support other executives as needed. Preferred Attributes - Background in a fast-paced environment - finance, technology, AI, or startups preferred - Clear, upfront communicator - comfortable navigating ambiguity with confidence and composure - Meticulous attention to detail, especially across scheduling and travel; able to prioritize effectively in high-pressure environments - Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional and warm in every context - Strong interpersonal relationships - a natural relationship-builder who earns trust quickly across all levels of an organization - Good judgment - knows when to act independently and when to loop in - Tech-savvy and comfortable with modern productivity tools - Familiarity with AI tools or workflow automation - able to help build and maintain systems that reduce manual lift Total compensation for this role also includes meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Base salary is determined by a range of factors including individual qualifications, experience, skills, interview performance, market data, and work location. The listed salary range is intended as a guideline and may be adjusted. Base Pay Range (Plus Equity) $140,000-$180,000 USD

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