Executive Assistant

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

WPP

Compensation

$60,000 - $140,000/year

New York, NY

Hybrid

Posted March 26, 2026

Job Description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

WPP is looking to add an Executive Assistant. Our teams are populated by a blend of brand, content and social experts: strategists & analysts, creatives & designers, producers & distributors, all committed to making the most of every media moment. We specialize in matching the right content to the right audience at the right moment; supported by best-in-class automation tools to deploy tailored assets at scale. Everything we do is purpose-built for the new marketing landscape.

What you’ll be doing:

Partnering with the executives you support to ensure all duties are carried out accurately and efficiently.
Managing several executive calendars, making informed decisions regarding availability, keeping the executives apprised of calendar, action items, messages and follow-up regarding relevant business issues, both internal and external.
Creating domestic and international travel itineraries and anticipating and planning for details that may arise during travel.
Serving as a project leader for special events, lunches and dinners including agenda creation, logistics, catering and production logistics.
Creating and editing documents in Word, PowerPoint and Excel with finesse and acute attention to detail.
Governing deadlines, agendas, and timelines for projects and other deliverables.
Handling highly confidential information discreetly.
Interfacing with the Function and supporting requests including partnering with other assistants across the group.
You will liaise with Facilities, Auditors, Team Leaders and others across WPP network

What you’ll need:

10 years of project/program support experience and a minimum of 3 years supporting C-level executives
Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
Comfort working in an ambiguous, evolving environment that is undergoing exciting transformation
The ability to take initiative and manage programs end-to-end with minimal oversight
Acute attention to detail and understanding of best-in-class service/hospitality principals
Demonstrated success working under tight deadlines with competing and changing priorities, while ensuring accuracy and professionalism
A high level of personal ownership, initiative, drive, accountability, and maturity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present thoughts clearly, accurately, and succinctly
Digitally savvy and proficient with Outlook calendar and Microsoft Office suite; primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of media, advertising, PR or marketing industry a plus