Executive Assistant to The President, The Economist

Who we are

Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.

Across our three businesses -The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.

As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.

As an Executive Assistant at The Economist Group, you will play a key role in enabling leaders and teams to operate at their highest potential. This role contributes to a collaborative, high-performing culture by supporting leadership effectiveness, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and helping drive operational excellence across the organisation.

The role

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the President of The Economist business. This is a highly strategic and fast-paced role requiring a proactive, highly organised, and commercially aware professional who can operate confidently at executive level across a global organisation.

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.
• 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.
• Organise and manage leadership offsites, workshops, conferences, and strategic events, overseeing logistics, meeting environments, guest coordination, and attendee experience.
• Prepare agendas 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, and ways of working to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Anticipate, identify, and proactively resolve scheduling, operational, and stakeh…