Executive Assistant

Full Time, NY

ABOUT MKG

Founded in 2003, MKG is a women-led creative agency specializing in brand action. Brand actions – including live experiences, digital, virtual, and hybrid events, employee engagements, and social impact actions – humanize brands through creative storytelling and thoughtful, purpose-driven engagement. We’re proud to be long-standing partners to brands like Google, Target, Netflix, Meta, HBO, Delta Air Lines, and Apple TV+ and have offices in NYC and LA.

WORKING AT MKG

MKG, with offices in NYC and LA, is actively looking for an Executive Assistant to join our dynamic agency in New York City. This role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to take on diverse responsibilities ranging from administrative tasks to light manual labor.

Candidates should be within commuting distance of either office and will need to be available for in-person collaboration on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Salary Range: $60K-$75K
***This is the minimum + maximum base salary that we, in good faith, are willing to pay at the time of the posting. Salary commensurate with experience.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

MKG is looking for a talented and versatile Executive Assistant to the President who will also provide vital support to the agency, ensuring the smooth operation of our physical office space and maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for all guests/stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE

  • Manage the President’s calendar, ensuring timely scheduling of meetings, appointments, and events.
  • Monitor and manage the President’s email inbox, responding to inquiries and prioritizing communications.
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Provide occasional administrative support to the Chief Creative Officer.
  • Greet guests and visitors with a warm and professional demeanor, ensuring their needs are met (e.g., offering water, coffee, tea).
  • Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the office, including restocking snacks, emptying the dishwasher, and light organizing.
  • Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the physical office space to ensure a pleasant and productive work environment.
  • Maintain the agency’s client database and ensure data accuracy.
  • Manage the agency-wide calendar, scheduling events and key deadlines as needed.
  • Manage and coordinate agency in-office events in partnership with the People Operations team.
  • Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and other agency materials.
  • Coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks with precision and efficiency.
  • Act as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Maintain a welcoming and organized office space that reflects the agency’s high standards.
  • Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THIS ROLE

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in an administrative or office management role, preferably in a creative or professional services environment.
  • Based in NYC and available for 3x week in office regularly and up to 5x week as needed on occasion
  • Experience with a Mac + GSuite
  • Self starter + team player
  • Have a positive attitude, a sense of humor and a passion for your work
  • Interact professionally with various levels of Company employees and outside representatives
  • Handle highly confidential information
  • No task is too big or too small kind of attitude
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

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