Demo

Executive Assistant

Ogilvy
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025 CLOSED ON 4/11/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Ogilvy?

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity - innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE : WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com , and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About the Role

Ogilvy is seeking an experienced administrative professional to join our New York office, supporting a senior level executive. This opportunity requires a strategic partner who can seamlessly manage constantly evolving administrative needs administrative needs that require heavy communication with both internal and external industry professionals on a global scale. Our ideal candidate will have experience supporting senior-level leaders in an ever-changing environment innately understand key priorities and provide creative solutions to positively impact our work.

What You'll Do

  • Manage executive's workflow and implement processes / systems to help optimize efficiency.
  • Provide strategic, sophisticated calendar management based on an innate understanding of key priorities and objectives.
  • Schedule a high-volume of meetings / events and assist in planning leadership team offsites.
  • Book sophisticated and ever-changing travel itineraries.
  • Attend meeting take detailed notes and action items, follow up on tracking these items.
  • Utilize good judgment and discretion in handling critical and confidential matters.
  • Focus on delivering an outstanding experience for internal and external audiences.
  • Manage multiple task lists, seeing them through to completion, often under tight deadlines.
  • Lead and complete special high-touch projects as required.
  • Ability to form strong working relationships with key partners across all levels of the organization.

What You'll Need

  • Previous experience in an administrative support role to a senior-level leader in a ever-evolving environment is a must. C-level experience preferred.
  • Experience navigating and seamlessly executing complex travel requests and calendar management.
  • Must possess strong administration / office skills, highlighting professional and respectful demeanor including business etiquette, answering phones, and ability to field requests (as a "gatekeeper").
  • Proactive ownership mentality, proven organizational skills and strong attention to details to execute at a high level with minimal direction.
  • Efficient use Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook for scheduling and communication, and preparation of documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • A creative, strategic problem solver with an interest in the bigger picture.
  • How We'll Support You

    Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.

    The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.

    Pay Range

    50,000 - $105,000 USD

    At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do : a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

    We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

    Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let your recruiter know.

    Salary : $50,000 - $105,000

    Executive Assistant, Investment Banking - New York
    AP Executive -
    New York, NY
    Executive Assistant to Investor Relations
    Northbound Executive Search -
    New York, NY
    Executive Assistant – Hedge Fund
    Northbound Executive Search -
    New York, NY

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Executive Assistant?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Executive Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $75,086 - $98,695
    Income Estimation: 
    $83,024 - $108,206
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,221 - $87,895
    Income Estimation: 
    $75,086 - $98,695
    Income Estimation: 
    $75,086 - $98,695
    Income Estimation: 
    $83,024 - $108,206
    Income Estimation: 
    $104,454 - $145,059
    Income Estimation: 
    $109,950 - $156,913
    Income Estimation: 
    $83,024 - $108,206
    Income Estimation: 
    $104,454 - $145,059

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Executive Assistant.

    Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

    • Business Communications Skill

      • Income Estimation: $66,459 - $86,518
      • Income Estimation: $83,263 - $123,666
    • Call Screening Skill

      • Income Estimation: $83,263 - $123,666
      • Income Estimation: $104,454 - $145,059
    This job has expired.
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Ogilvy

    Ogilvy
    Hired Organization Address Washington, DC Full Time
    About Ogilvy David Ogilvy famously said : "If each of us hires people who are bigger than we are, we shall become a comp...
    Ogilvy
    Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
    About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the ...
    Ogilvy
    Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
    About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the ...
    Ogilvy
    Hired Organization Address New York, NY Contractor
    About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the ...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Executive Assistant jobs in the New York, NY area that may be a better fit.

    Executive Assistant

    Keller Executive Search, New York, NY

    Executive Assistant to C-Level Executive

    Northbound Executive Search, New York, NY

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!