Chief of Staff

About the role

Arena Magazine, a high-end print media company covering entrepreneurship, technology and capital, is looking for a Chief of Staff in Austin, TX. The role manages alignment and progress across operational initiatives as the team grows, working directly with leadership to keep the team on track. It suits someone with an operational and analytical background who can handle several projects at once.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, scope, plan, execute and document projects such as events, podcast production, printer relations, retailer deal execution (e.g. Barnes & Noble), bookstore setup, book distribution and finding new distribution channels
• Track and measure tests, act as meeting secretary and organize multiple startups for a merch store
• Handle routine tasks such as filing and mailing
• Work closely with leadership to keep the team aligned and on schedule

Required profile

• At least 2-4 years of experience in an operations or consulting role
• Strong quantitative and presentation skills
• Proven Excel or SQL skills are a plus
• Already enjoys Arena's content and vibe; love of country is a must
• Attention to detail, active desire to join a startup and aversion to corporate bureaucracy
• Ability to communicate quickly and clearly, move fast, consistently hit deadlines and work hard with availability most of the day
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to break big tasks into smaller pieces
• Strong writer with clear prose
• Strong preference for being based in Austin, TX or willing to move there