Executive Assistant

Samba TV tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with our proprietary data and technology. We are on a mission to fundamentally transform the viewing experience for everyone. Our data enables media companies to connect with audiences for new shows and movies, and enables advertisers to engage viewers and measure reach across all their devices. We have an amazing story with a unique perspective on culture formed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights.

Samba TV is seeking an organized and adaptable self-starter to provide scheduling, administrative, and office support to improve Samba's day to day operations as an Executive Assistant to the CEO. Based in San Francisco, they will be tasked with facilitating processes, and anticipating the needs of our CEO and the executive team that you will be a part of. 

We are looking for someone who can anticipate needs, and then take the initiative to solve those problems. You will need to be organized and intuitive to handle the scheduling, trip planning, and documentation needed to successfully support our CEO. The candidate will be seen as an indispensable part to the day to day success of the leader of our organization.

Samba TV, recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the US and one of the "most interesting ad-tech upstarts of the year" by Business Insider. Samba TV is uniquely positioned at the forefront of the TV revolution. The way people discover, watch, and engage with television has fundamentally changed, and we're connecting the dots to help better understand audience trends and viewership habits for marketers.

• Manage a heavy scheduling load across multiple time zones ensuring that the proper stakeholders are included while proactively establishing priorities and resolving scheduling conflicts which will help maximize the CEOs time.
• Make all arrangements for international and domestic travel and events, and anticipate when externalities or shifting priorities require changes.
• Be willing to travel to remote offices domestically and internationally to help the CEO execute on productive business trips.
• Assist in preparation or note-taking for meetings that require input of the CEO, and Facilitate processes including signatures and approvals.
• Maintain secure, digital/physical filing of documentation for the CEO in collaboration with the Legal, Finance or IT team and keep information confidential and secure.
• Work with the CEO/Chief of Staff to ensure meeting agendas are in place for all of the CEO’s meetings, including executive sessions and for the board. 
• Prepare timely, polished materials when needed, including gathering and editing presentations, and content from across the organization.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience. Prior experience with executive support, communications, or project management preferred.
• Experience working at a high-growth startup, or in an established corporate environment.
• Highly proficient with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, and the Google suite of applications.
• The ability to travel up to 25% of your time, domestically and internationally, as needed without hesitation or administrative hurdles (international visas for example). This might be for one or two weeks at a time and within the same month. We frequent New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Hamburg, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Porto, Mumbai, Tokyo, Taipei and Sydney.
• Must meet the highest standards of ethics and personal integrity, with a demonstrated capacity for discretion and for handling confidential information with care.
• An organized individual who can anticipate new situations and isn’t afraid to ask for help.
• A self-star who finds roles with flexible parameters energizing and has the ability to thrive in that environment.
• A curious, fun, and positive mindset!

Requisition ID: 1207

Samba TV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

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