Executive Assistant II, Devices Content & Advertising Job at Amazon in Seattle
Amazon, Seattle, WA, United States, 98127
Devices Content & Advertising is seeking a driven, strategic, and highly proactive Executive Assistant to provide executive support to two senior leaders. The role serves as a strategic business partner, managing complex executive operations across the Devices Content and Advertising organizations. The position requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent organizational skills, and juggling multiple critical requests while proactively anticipating needs and driving improvements. High integrity, discretion with confidential information, and professionalism are essential.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Serve as strategic partner to senior leadership, identifying opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and drive operational excellence.
- Manage complex calendars and scheduling for multiple executives across time zones.
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and new mechanisms.
- Coordinate team activities including staff meetings, all‑teams, off‑sites, and events.
- Manage sensitive and confidential information with highest discretion.
- Schedule and manage cost‑effective domestic and international travel.
- Attend key meetings, track deliverables, and ensure timely follow‑up.
- Create expense reports and manage budget tracking.
- Partner with leaders to understand priorities and build processes to enhance team effectiveness.
- Serve as liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
- Build collaborative relationships with Executive Assistants across the company and with critical external partners.
- Have fun at work and help others do the same.
A day in the life
As an Executive Assistant in Devices Content & Advertising, you'll act as a strategic partner to leadership, managing complex calendars across global time zones, coordinating high‑stakes meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion. Working in a highly ambiguous environment, you will demonstrate initiative, complete tasks quickly, and proactively take action without needing the complete picture. You will learn organizational structures, build a strong internal network, and work closely with a collaborative EA community. Over time, you will build deep professional relationships that provide opportunities for special projects with increased responsibility and long‑term career growth.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications.
- Experience with executive level calendar management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading process improvements.
- Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑tech company.
- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency.
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