EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT NEWS CENTRAL | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

This is News Central! We are not just another news channel; we are a megaphone for a people often unheard. Forget biased narratives and cookie-cutter stories – here, diverse voices take center stage, fearlessly reporting on what matters most. We challenge dominant narratives, analyse trends, reveal fresh perspectives and ignite conversations that can truly transform the society.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-performing, sophisticated Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Executive Leadership team. This is a role for a "Force Multiplier"—someone who can anticipate needs, manage high-stakes communication, and ensure that the executive’s office runs with surgical precision.

In a fast-moving news environment, you will act as the primary point of contact and bridge between the executive and internal/external stakeholders. If you are an execution-driven professional with a "zero-defect" approach to organization and the discretion to handle sensitive media and business data, we want you at News Central.

Requirements:

1. Executive Presence & Communication

• Gatekeeping: Manage the Executive’s calendar and access with diplomacy, ensuring high-priority business and editorial matters take precedence.

• Correspondence: Draft, review, and edit high-level correspondence, board briefs, and external announcements.

• Liaison: Act as a professional representative of the Executive Office in meetings with government officials, media partners, and high-net-worth stakeholders.

2. Operations & Project Coordination

• Meeting Governance: Coordinate board meetings and executive retreats—preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking the execution of action items.

• Travel & Logistics: Manage complex, multi-city travel itineraries, including visa processing and security briefings for domestic and international trips.

• Workflow Optimization: Implement digital tools (Notion, Slack, Trello) to streamline the flow of information and task tracking within the executive office.

3. Research & Strategic Support

• Intelligence Briefing: Conduct background research on potential partners, industry trends, and political developments to prepare the Executive for high-level engagements.

• Presentation Design: Collaborate with the creative team to build visually compelling slide decks and data reports for board and stakeholder presentations.

• Special Projects: Lead ad-hoc projects, ranging from corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to internal operational audits.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Law, Mass Communication, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: Proven track record as an EA to a C-suite Executive or Senior Director, preferably in a media, legal, or multinational environment.

• NYSC: Completed.

Core Competencies

• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to remain calm and decisive in a high-pressure newsroom environment.

• Writing Mastery: Exceptional command of the English language with a flair for professional and persuasive writing.

• Tech Proficiency: Expert level in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint are critical).

• Discretion: Absolute integrity in handling confidential corporate strategy and editorial secrets.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@newscentral.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.