Executive Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Other
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£90,000 / year
CATEGORY
Administrative
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SKILLS

Executive Assistant experience Complex diary management International business travel coordination Discretion and confidentiality Prioritizing competing demands AI tools for productivity Supporting senior executives Adaptability under pressure

FULL DESCRIPTION

Executive Assistant

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: London

Work Type: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)

Experience Level: Expert level (Minimum 10 years' experience)

Salary: £40k - £90k per annum

Job Description

Reuters is seeking a highly adaptable and experienced Executive Assistant to support the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and, from time to time, the wider Editorial Leadership Team. This is a senior, trusted role within a fast‑paced, global newsroom. The scope of the position is fluid and will evolve in line with business needs.

Who you are

  • Proven experience working in a fast‑paced, diverse and constantly evolving environment
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, supporting senior executives at the highest level
  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm, resilient and effective under pressure
  • Highly adaptable, composed and unflappable
  • Maintain composure in high demand situations
  • Confident and professional communicator
  • Able to manage shifting priorities and last‑minute changes with ease

Desirable

  • Experience supporting senior leaders within an international multimedia news organisation, or working closely with journalists across text, TV and pictures
  • Experience using Copilot AI or similar tools to enhance productivity, including drafting communications, refining documents, summarising information and streamlining administrative processes

What the job involves

  • Manage a complex, fast‑moving global diary, including scheduling meetings and speaking engagements with senior internal and external stakeholders
  • Apply exceptional attention to detail when overseeing all aspects of the Editor‑in‑Chief’s schedule
  • Coordinate and deliver complex international business travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transport and visa arrangements, responding calmly and efficiently to last‑minute changes
  • Prioritise and balance competing demands, ensuring effective engagement with key internal and external counterparts
  • Act with the highest level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Anticipate potential issues and proactively prepare practical solutions
  • Act as a proxy for the Editor‑in‑Chief across internal approval systems, including Workday, CORA (invoicing), Ariba, Fieldglass and Expenses
  • Support special projects and undertake ad hoc duties as required
  • Work closely with other Executive Assistants across the newsroom, providing cover and support when needed

Application Process

Please note, the deadline for applications is Sunday, April 26th, 2026

Salary Benchmarks

Executive Assistant

Expert

£40k - £90k

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