Executive Assistant
Wowza Media Systems is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to directly support the Chief of Staff (COS) and indirectly support the CEO of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, great judgment, initiative, confidentiality, and confidence to partner strategically with our COS on company initiatives and projects, and must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
If you have a proven track record as a life-saving Executive Assistant who has mastered the art of calendaring and priority-juggling in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the EA job to the next level, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! The ideal person will be interested in partnering with the Chief of Staff to accomplish the varied projects that come across their desk, as opposed to simply completed assigned tasks.
The person in this role will be:
- Managing the calendar of CEO and COS, focusing their time according to priorities and objectives
- Identifying opportunities in which value can be added by owning projects in whole or in part
- Helping coordinate and work to improve existing processes for maximum clarity, efficiency and success
- Performing specialized work requiring access to a variety of sources and forms of information as well as special projects requiring research and analysis
- Planning on-site and off-site meetings, video conferences, assist with PowerPoint chart/slide deck production and coordinate technology and food for events, as applicable
- Coordinating travel (both domestic and international) for CEO, and COS, with additional travel support to other members of the executive leadership team as necessary
- Acting as office manager, and provide general office support including managing office supplies, incoming/outgoing mail, and working with other functions to ensure a safe, effective, inviting environment for our workers and guests
- Performing any additional tasks as needed to effectively support the COS and CEO
This position requires excellent hands on execution and the ability to work independently.
Experience we’d love you to have:
- 5 years of executive assistant experience, preferably C-Level
- Experience working at a high-growth software company preferred
- Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite tools required; willingness to be tested
- Demonstrated ability to main high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Excellent prioritization, focus and organization skills
- Must be comfortable communicating with a range of individuals throughout the organization, and external to the company
- BA/BS degree preferred
Who we are:
Wowza Media Systems (www.wowza.com) creates streaming products and services for delivering video and audio streams to any screen, from desktops to televisions to mobile devices. We have been in business for over ten years, won numerous industry awards, and are driving over 20,000 customers in more than 170 countries.
We are committed to shaping the streaming industry and lead the way with products and services that both simplify streaming and provide tools for advanced users to build their own customized solutions. By staying true to our focus on customer success we continue to redefine our industry and impact the world. As a result, we are growing rapidly, building out our teams, services and infrastructure.
What we love about working for Wowza
- Million Dollar Views of the Mountains, Denver Metro, and Live Buffalo!
- Strong benefits package including Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO and 401k match
- An appetizing kitchen stocked with food and drinks…. dog treats too!
- The ability to work with amazing clients and partners such as ESPN, Walt Disney, Facebook, US Air Force, Harvard University and Amazon
- Gym Discounts to satisfy that urge to move
- Spacious office with state-of-the-art equipment
- Success based compensation that rewards performance!
This is a great opportunity to join an innovative, successful start-up that is passionate about our customers and has a track record of delivering results.