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Electronic Arts (EA) is hiring: Executive Assistant - EA SPORTS Publishing in Re

Electronic Arts (EA), Redwood City, CA, United States


Company Overview
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. It is a community where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter.

Position Overview
As the Executive Assistant, you will serve as a trusted partner and operational backbone supporting two senior leaders responsible for Global EA SPORTS Publishing and Brand Marketing & Communications. You will anticipate needs, drive focus, ensure seamless execution of daily operations across a complex global business, and represent these leaders with professionalism and discretion. The position is based at our Redwood City headquarters with a hybrid work model, requiring in‑office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, with flexibility for 5 days a week and occasional travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Calendar & Meeting Management: Maintain full ownership of executive calendars, schedule and confirm meetings, prepare agendas, secure meeting spaces, and ensure executives are well‑prepared.

Executive Prioritization: Maintain a rolling priority list with executives, proactively identify conflicts, risks, or overload, and course‑correct early to ensure focus time.

Travel Coordination: Arrange complex domestic and international travel, including visas, itineraries, accommodations, and logistics.

Event Management: Collaborate in end‑to‑end preparation for industry events, partner summits, media moments, investor forums, and internal team meetings, ensuring briefing materials are complete and all operational logistics are covered.

Expense & Financial Management: Track and process travel expenses, reimbursements, credits, and financial reconciliations through internal systems; manage invoicing, purchase requisitions, and budget tracking as needed.

Collaboration: Serve as an important liaison between executives, company partners, and external partners to facilitate workflow.

Office & Facilities Support: Coordinate IT and Facilities requests, manage procurement processes, and ensure smooth operational support.

Executive Assistant Community: Partner with the Global XO and EA SPORTS Executive Assistant community to coordinate coverage, support in‑office presence, and demonstrate indirect leadership for the team.

Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C‑suite or senior leadership in a matrixed or transformation environment.

Comfortable operating in a room with senior leaders and external partners.

Calm under pressure with strong prioritization instincts and rapid adaptability in changing environments.

Organized, detail‑oriented, strong problem‑solving skills, and proactive mindset.

Ability to quickly build and maintain trust with leadership, partners, and peers.

Demonstrated experience preparing leaders for high‑visibility external engagements.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Impeccable discretion and judgment; ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

Experience managing travel logistics and processing expense reports.

Experience driving events and fostering a team environment.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and familiarity with tools like Oracle and expense management systems.

Knowledge of procurement and office management processes.

Pay Ranges

California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco): $85,800 – $130,800 USD

Benefits
In the U.S. we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours of sick time, 16 paid company holidays, 10 weeks of paid parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) for full‑time employees, and eligibility for bonus and equity for certain roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Electronic Arts is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.

Workplace Accommodations
Electronic Arts makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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