Executive Assistant to Exec Leadership

Who We Are We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That’s the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and businesses in 170 countries through our three businesses, The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.

The roles We are currently seeking two exceptional Executive Assistants to support either our Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) or The President, The Economist . These are highly strategic and fast-paced roles requiring proactive, organised, and commercially aware professionals who can operate confidently at executive level across a global business.

EA to the CPTO The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted partner to the CPTO, supporting the effective delivery of the product and technology strategy across the organisation. The role requires exceptional coordination, attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills, alongside the ability to manage complex priorities, confidential information, and cross-functional initiatives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the centre of a global technology, product, AI, and digital transformation agenda.

EA to The President, The Economist (B2C Function) Acting as a trusted partner to the President, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level strategic and operational support, ensuring seamless coordination across priorities, stakeholders, and business initiatives. The role requires exceptional judgement, communication, and attention to detail, alongside the ability to manage complex schedules, confidential information, and cross-functional activities with discretion and professionalism.

Working at the centre of the business, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to leadership impact, organisational effectiveness, and key strategic initiatives across a global media and information company.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced executive support through complex diary management, inbox management, global travel coordination, and end-to-end meeting preparation for senior leadership.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing papers, reports, board materials, and executive communications for C-suite and Board-level audiences.
• Partner closely with the Board EA to coordinate Board materials, Group Executive Committee meetings, Technology Investment Committee meetings, and Executive Leadership forums.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide transformation programmes across Product, Technology, Editorial, Commercial, AI, and Operations teams.
• Track strategic priorities, decisions, actions, and deadlines, ensuring effective follow-through and timely execution across multiple stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between B2C, B2B, Editorial, Commercial, operational, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and leadership priorities.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance activities, including cybersecurity, GDPR, data protection, audit, and policy adherence processes.
• Organise and manage leadership offsites, workshops, conferences, and strategic events, overseeing logistics, meeting environments, guest coordination, and attendee experience.
• Prepare agendas, record minutes, and manage follow-up actions for high-level internal and external meetings.
• Manage sensitive and business-critical documentation, including contracts, reports, presentations, and correspondence, maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, using strong business knowledge and discretion to manage enquiries and communications effectively.
• Process invoices, expenses, procurement administration, vendor coordination, and budget tracking in support of operational and leadership requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across administrative processes, team coordination, …