Executive Assistant to Partner

Executive Assistant to Partner

Venture Capital, focused on Consumer, Sports, Talent, Music, Tech, Real Estate

New York City

Full Time, Permanent

Hybrid

Compensation: $85,000 - 140,000

My client, a dynamic and fast-growing Venture Capital firm based in New York, is seeking a creative and versatile Executive Assistant to support the Partner and a full-time Analyst The firm has a global impact fund at the forefront of investments across all sectors but with a strong taste for consumer, tech, media, music real estate, and food and beverage. The company's specialty practice is supporting traditionally overlooked founders with disruptive ideas. This is a fast-paced, startup-like environment - hardly a traditional Private Equity firm.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The EA will be actively involved in decision-making, business development, partnerships, and content creation / management – to support the Founding US Partner.

You will play a crucial role in managing the professional and personal aspects of the Partner’s day-to-day activities, helping ensure smooth operations across the firm’s needs. Flexibility, long hours, and adaptability to an ever-changing workload are essential.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for writing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. They are a team player who has a strong sense of relationship development and management, operations, and creative industry experience, knowledge of venture and finance is a plus.

They must enjoy working with entrepreneurs, and assisting with brand management, communications, social channels, content, press and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support:
• Manage the Partner’s email, calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel with our travel partner.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and follow up on action items.
• Organize and maintain files, both digital and physical, ensuring easy access to critical information.
• Coordinate day-to-day office operations, including setting up for internal meetings, calls, and events.
• Writing & Content Creation:
• Draft high-quality emails, internal and external communication with portfolio companies and stakeholders
• Assist in writing, editing, and curating content for social media, blog posts, newsletters, and press releases.
• Help manage content strategy across digital platforms for the firm alongside our inhouse Creative Director
• Research & Analysis:
• Conduct research on market trends, industry news, potential investments, and partnerships in the sports, tech, consumer, entertainment, media, and lifestyle sectors.
• General Support:
• Manage and prioritize competing requests for the Partner’s attention, ensuring that urgent matters are addressed promptly.
• Provide ad-hoc support as required for the Partner’s personal and professional commitments.
• Ensure seamless communication between the Partner and the rest of the team.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role, preferably within a startup, high-growth environment, or creative environment
• Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and impactful written materials (e.g., emails, reports, content).
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle complex scheduling, travel, and logistics with precision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability and a willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Experience in the sports, talent, entertainment, media, fashion or venture is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work long hours and be available on-demand during peak times or urgent needs.
• A passion for content creation and an interest in the industries we serve.

REF - HK84220