Executive Assistant

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and the Wranglers team as a trusted, behind-the-scenes operator
• Triage priorities, block distractions, and manage calendars, communications, travel, and project logistics
• Anticipate needs and handle urgent issues with high judgment under pressure
• Interface with high-profile partners, board members, and executives worldwide
• Conduct deep research and preparation for meetings
• Identify and resolve workflow inefficiencies and organizational gaps

Requirements

• Experience supporting high-caliber executives in ambiguous or fast-paced environments
• Ability to work in a remote, global, and distributed organization
• Extreme ownership and a resourceful, proactive mindset
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work irregular hours to support global time zones
• Emotional intelligence and ability to read complex interpersonal dynamics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tech or startup environments
• Curiosity regarding new technologies, such as AI, to enhance team effectiveness

Benefits

• Open vacation policy
• Parental leave
• Wellness support
• Sabbaticals
• True work-life flexibility

About the Company

Automattic is a distributed company with more than 1500 employees worldwide. We are the people behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and more, dedicated to democratizing publishing, commerce, and messaging.