Executive Assistant
Are you the kind of person who loves bringing order to chaos, anticipating needs before they’re spoken, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks?
Learn more about the opportunity to join one of America’s fastest-growing companies that’s revolutionizing the publishing industry — and putting the power back in the hands of authors around the globe.
About The Role
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day looks different?
Do you get satisfaction from keeping projects, people, and priorities moving seamlessly forward?
Then please read on…
selfpublishing.com is a back-to-back-to-back Inc. 5000 company, and we’re adding a high-performing Executive Assistant to support our CEO. Our mission is to TRANSFORM THE LIVES of authors by helping them write & publish their books and launch their author careers!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing the CEO’s calendar, inbox, meetings, and travel with precision
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Anticipating needs and proactively solving problems before they arise
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Prioritizing tasks and communications to keep the CEO focused on high-impact decisions
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Supporting with personal tasks to free up time for business growth
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Coordinating office operations, resources, and supplies to ensure smooth workflows
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Handling budgets for travel and operations while driving efficiency and cost savings
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Assisting with reports, presentations, and business documentation
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Maintaining confidentiality while managing sensitive information
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Playing a key role in building our presence in Austin and establishing us as one of the fastest-growing companies and best places to work
You’ll Thrive In This Role If You…
- Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and love creating systems
- Excel at communication, people skills, and emotional intelligence
- Stay calm and resourceful in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Enjoy supporting leaders and helping them succeed at the highest level
- Can juggle multiple projects without losing sight of what matters most
Qualifications
Required:
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2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant
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Based in the Austin metro area (this is an in-person, 5 days/week role at our West Lake Hills office)
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Strong organizational and time-management skills
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High attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
Bonus Points If You:
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Love making others’ lives easier with a proactive, anticipatory approach
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Are obsessed with process-driven solutions and efficiency hacks
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Have experience with Slack, Asana, or HubSpot
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Thrive on juggling multiple priorities while keeping everything on track
The Pay
💸 Salary range: $45,000–$70,000/year depending on experience
🎉 Perks? You bet: health, dental & vision insurance, PTO, holiday pay, 401K option, and a monthly self-care stipend to treat yourself.
Why Join Us
At selfpublishing.com, our mission is to democratize publishing by empowering authors worldwide. While we embrace remote work, we’re also excited to open our new office in Austin this year.
Global Community
We Value Your Time
Our team runs on purposeful meetings and clear priorities—so you can spend more time doing, not sitting in meetings.
Career Growth
Industry Disruption
Collaborative Spirit
Impactful Work
Become A Published Author Yourself As a Member of Our Team!
At selfpublishing.com, we believe books change lives. As part of our team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to publish your own book at no cost to you. Join us and experience firsthand the transformative power of becoming a published author.
Hear From Our Team
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Published Books from the Team
