Executive Assistant to NYC Playwright

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized, discreet Executive Assistant to support a successful playwright based in Brooklyn Heights. The role blends professional and personal support, allowing the principal to focus on creative work while you manage communications, scheduling, and logistics.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all email correspondence, drafting and responding on behalf of the principal.
• Maintain a strategic calendar that aligns creative output, self‑care, and family commitments.
• Coordinate with agents, producers, press contacts, and other industry professionals.
• Liaise with household staff and oversee vendor relationships and home repairs.
• Track progress across multiple simultaneous projects and ensure deadlines are met.
• Plan and book travel, creating detailed itineraries.
• Handle RSVPs, event coordination, and social commitments.
• Procure and manage office and home supplies, improving systems and procedures.
• Conduct research for both professional and personal projects.
• Anticipate the principal’s needs proactively without constant direction.

Required profile

• BA/BS from a competitive U.S. college or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in Operations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely organized, detail‑oriented, and reliable.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and professional in all interactions.
• Good taste and genuine interest in the creative world.

Required skills

• IT fluency (strong tech skills).

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $120,000 per year (based on experience).
• Full‑time position with a hybrid onsite/remote work model (M‑F, 9 am‑5 pm).