Executive Assistant to Chief Content Officer

Who What Wear is looking to hire an Executive Assistant to join its award-winning culture. If you’re an experienced EA with a love for fashion and beauty, we want to hear from you! 

As the Executive Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for Who What Wear’s Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer,  Hillary Kerr,  and support her in several key areas, including calendar management, scheduling, meeting/press/conference preparation, internal and external communication, and more. 

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, consistent, structured, and organized when taking on complex tasks and situations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential as this person will manage executive relationships and do so with tact and precision. High enthusiasm, creativity, and resourcefulness are crucial, as is a high level of professional integrity and confidentiality. 

This position is based in Los Angeles and reports directly to Hillary Kerr, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of Who What Wear. 

*COVID-19 Hiring: We understand how difficult it is to start a new position with a new company in the age of coronavirus. Our People team and hiring managers are here to guide you through this journey. Currently, our physical offices are closed, and all employees are WFH until further notice. That said, all of our recruiting, interviews, and onboarding activities are online. Thank you for understanding.

Key Duties:

• Prioritize, coordinate, maintain, and manage jam-packed and ever-changing calendars with sharp detail
• Execute day-to-day administrative tasks, including organizing documents, arranging deliveries/returns, and updating contacts
• Gatekeeper of time - manage requests based on the appropriate priority level while maintaining an excellent service experience
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting agendas as needed
• Thoroughly prepare Hillary for all meetings, media interviews, conference panels, podcasts, etc., by gathering relevant materials, background, and supporting information
• Coordinate international and domestic travel logistics, including flight itineraries, hotel rates, reservations, and car services
• Conduct research and assist with identifying + booking guests for Hillary’s two podcasts, Who What Wear and Second Life
• Assist with social media / content creation for Second Life
• Be on-call and available for business and personal needs
• Additional ad hoc tasks as assigned

   

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant position supporting C-Suite executives
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in G Suite and Apple products
• Experience in Fashion/Beauty/Lifestyle industry a plus

   

Benefits & Perks: 

• Work/Life Balance: Unlimited time off, paid holidays, Summer Fridays (Half-day Fridays), paid winter break, and flexible work schedules.
• Wellness: 85%–100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees in addition to short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance. Self-Care Fridays (Half-day Fridays) to encourage self-care and mental health awareness.
• Financial Well-being: Sponsored 401k plan with unlimited access to financial advisors and planning tools. Bonus eligibility for all Full-Time employees.
• Opportunity to Fight Racism: We’re proud to match 100% of employee donations made to organizations that combat racism or support recovery from racist acts of violence.
• Opportunity to Do Good: Each employee dedicates one day per year toward an impactful social good project.

Our Commitment: 

Who What Wear provides an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Who What Wear believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as an international company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

More about Who What Wear: 

Who What Wear is an international fashion company known for its content sites—whowhatwear.com and whowhatwear.co.uk—and its affordable, size-inclusive, and trend-forward line of clothing and accessories. The brand was founded in 2006 by Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power and includes the chart-topping career podcast, Second Life, which is hosted by Kerr. Most recently, Who What Wear launched a sister company, Versed, which is a clean skincare line with products at affordable prices. Headquartered in Los Angeles.