Leading Newspaper – PA to Editor

We have a really exciting opportunity to tell you about!  A leading newspaper are looking for a super organised and confident PA to support the new Editor.  This is a very busy and demanding position and will be exceptionally rewarding for the right person.  Duties will include:

• Managing a busy calendar of meetings; arrange complex and detailed itineraries and agendas.
• Writing and preparing high quality confidential correspondence 
• Representing the Editor to key people, communicating with his direct reports, board members, vendor’s internal and external representatives and others.
• Managing and coordinating editorial events, debates, receptions etc.
• Being the main point of contact for the office of the Editor, making sure inquiries are responded to, or filtered to, the relevant people at the paper and dealt with promptly.

You must have the ability to plan in advance, think on your feet, communicate with people at all levels, be able to work in pressurised environments, be strong willed, keep abreast of current affairs, demonstrate absolute discretion at all times and generally be a strong ambassador for the Editor, speaking on his behalf etc when he is not available.

A demonstrable interest in London, current affairs, politics etc is a must as is strong and solid PA experience.  This is a fantastic opportunity so ensure you send your CV over to us ASAP!