
Executive Assistant, Communications
Hermès, New York, NY, United States
Overview The Executive Assistant – Communications provides direct support to the EVP Communications & the VP Press & Influence, as well as overall administrative support for key projects, initiatives, travel arrangements and related duties.
Responsibilities Direct report to EVP Communications
Manage and process invoice processing and new vendor onboarding through MyEasyOrder platform
Oversee DocuSign signature of legal documents, NDA & Folio 2 documentation for vendor engagement
Calendar management, meeting scheduling and coordination, and securing reservations for EVP and VP of Press & Influence
Travel and timely T&E expense report submission and management for EVP Communications
Travel and timely T&E expense report submission and management for VP Press & Influence
Liaison with media partners / publishers for meeting engagement
Purchase Order process management
Powerpoint presentation deck creation for comms strategy, activity recaps and prep for monthly Senior Management Meetings
Hospitality management and overseeing the billing process for domestic and international hotel room blocks, group transportation, and senior executive visits
Create itineraries and handle travel and event logistics for EVP, VP of Press, and Comms team
Act as the Comms Team representative to organize and communicate Podium meeting initiatives & scheduling
Manage daily Press & VIP newsletter and weekly recap to International Team
Support VIP Team coordinating event hospitality & room blocks and weekly press giftings
Provide ad-hoc support to the Comms Team at large
All other duties assigned by supervisor and VP of Press & Influence
Supervisory & Budget/Decision Making Supervisory Responsibility: NO
Budget Responsibility: YES – Management of hospitality program budgets and planning; Tracking / coordination of comms department budget actuals - Press / Events / Media
Decision Making Responsibility: YES – assessment of hospitality programming bookings / hotel & restaurant; Qualitative selection of brand appropriate activities
About You Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task and solve problems proactively
Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
Possess a collaborative spirit and “can-do” attitude
Initiative, anticipation & forward planning ability
Reactive, Proactive & Flexible
High level of attention to detail and strong organization skills
Manages time effectively & resourceful
Compensation The range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.
Benefits & Company Information Hermès Benefits Overview includes medical, dental, vision; life insurance and disability; paid time off; parental leave; retirement plans; various voluntary benefits; product discounts; and access to wellness resources. Hermès is committed to equal opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. collects personal information in connection with employment applications. This description includes a brief company overview and values, with a focus on craftsmanship and sustainability.
Company Overview Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values, with a global presence and a commitment to responsible production and sustainability.
Seniority, Employment Type, Job Function Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
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