Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant to the CEO for a direct-hire opportunity based in Nashville, Tennessee. This Executive Assistant to the CEO role supports a dynamic, fast-growing organization and offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership while contributing to executive operations, communications, and brand visibility.

You’ll work in a high-trust, high-impact setting where initiative is valued, ideas are welcomed, and your contributions directly influence executive effectiveness and company visibility.

Innovative, growth-focused organization operating in a customer-centric, entrepreneurial environment. The company is known for its results-driven culture, collaborative team approach, and commitment to people-first leadership. With a strong emphasis on thought leadership and visibility, the organization values creativity, professionalism, and high performance.

The Executive Assistant to the CEO provides high-level, one-on-one executive support and serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

As an Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will work independently on projects from conception through completion while maintaining seamless daily executive operations. The Executive Assistant to the CEO also collaborates closely with senior management and cross functional teams, including Marketing, to amplify the CEO’s voice and visibility.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the CEO
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO, senior leadership, employees, clients, and vendors
• Manage complex scheduling, priorities, and confidential communications
• Exercise sound judgment while handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Collaborate with Marketing to support the CEO’s social media presence and conference content
• Assist with content creation, scheduling, and engagement on behalf of the CEO
• Respond to direct messages and communications as delegated
• Support video and multimedia planning, creation, and light editing
• Coordinate content and logistics for speaking engagements
• Support initiatives designed to amplify thought leadership, increase visibility, and spark conversation

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience supporting C-level executives
• Strong interest and experience in internal and external communications
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of emotional intelligence and professionalism
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Mac software (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Gmail), and ideally PC software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and people-focused culture
• Opportunity to contribute to executive branding and thought leadership