POLITICO’s mission from the very beginning was to win the audience. We dedicate ourselves to providing accurate, non-partisan, impactful information to the right people at the right time so that they can act with confidence and speed. We experiment to avoid being disrupted and we have fun disrupting others. And we are not afraid to risk failure if it means being the best at what we do.

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Chief of Staff to support the CEO in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. You will help drive the success of the business by handling the day-to-day activities of the CEO’s office, in partnership with her Executive Assistant. The role is highly strategic and facilitative; one that requires a combination of analysis and project management skills, as well as a willingness to be both a behind-the scenes and client-facing contributor.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, who thrives in fast-paced environments. We are looking for a highly resourceful individual who is self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial spirit. You will support a dynamic, and high-growth team, at an exciting moment for our organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop the agenda for weekly leadership meetings to ensure that meetings are strategic in nature and move the business forward;
• Attend meetings, capture major take-aways, and work with the leadership team to ensure proper follow up
• Develop an internal communications plan specific to the CEO’s office;
• Draft regular internal communications to staff and leadership that ensures regular touchpoints for the CEO with employees and teams;
• Organize deep dive sessions on strategic business initiatives;
• Own priorities and strategic projects as assigned by the CEO;
• Assist with measurement and tracking of priorities;
• Support the CEO with preparation of reports and other communications for internal and external stakeholders;
• Anticipate and proactively manage tasks for the CEO and prepare CEO for external meetings;
• Travel, at times, with the CEO to meetings and functions outside of our headquarters;
• Work with the CEO’s Executive Assistant to ensure day-to-day meeting preparations are ready.

What You’ll Need:

• Extensive experience supporting C-Level executives, working in corporate communications, or management consulting;
• Excellent organizational skills and consistent attention to detail;
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Ability to take and give feedback and consistently work to achieve better results;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, with a dependable and consistent work ethic.

We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.

We value our people. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, commuter and cell phone reimbursements, retirement plans, as well as work-life balance flexibility and opportunities for career development. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.

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