Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant To The CEONew York City (Hybrid)The Executive Assistant to the CEO is responsible for maximizing CEO effectiveness by ensuring his time, commitments, communication, and logistics run seamlessly. The purpose of this role is to maximize the amount of time the CEO can focus on high-leverage work that only he can do. Working closely with the CEO and Chief of Staff, this role creates the proactive structure and preparation that allows the CEO to stay focused and coordinated.The things that matter most to us in this role are:You have 5+ years of experience supporting a CEO or founder in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment, ideally at Series B stage.

You understand startup velocity, thrive under the demands of it, and move quickly & confidently even when info is incomplete.You anticipate needs, see around corners, and solve problems before they reach the CEO. You are exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, and you communicate with clarity, brevity, professionalism, and responsiveness across internal and external stakeholders.You exercise exceptional judgment and discretion, particularly with confidential information and founder privacy. You know what to handle independently, what to escalate, and how to navigate competing priorities without constant direction.

You are a trusted partner with other leadership, driving productive collaboration without friction.You have strong instincts for how the CEO should show up across every touchpoint, from comms and meetings to travel, events, thank you notes, and beyond. Your judgment reflects the intersection of a high-growth technology company and an Enterprise brand: modern, entrepreneurial, polished, thoughtful, high-integrity, and never performative.Upon joining the Knit team, you will receive a competitive salary, Equity Options, Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), and Additional Coverage, a company laptop and one-time, onboarding Technology Stipend, a 401(k) with company match, flexible time-off, hybrid working, and more!In accordance with our pay transparency guidelines, the expected salary range of the Executive Assistant to the CEO is $130,000 - $145,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's level, experience, and qualifications upon joining Knit.We are the Championship Team.

This means we:Are 1% better every day: We approach situations with a growth mindset and ask, "How can we make the business better?" and "What would it take?"Play to win: We set audacious goals & push ourselves to achieve with a bias towards action.Keep the main thing the main thing: We identify what has the biggest impact and prioritize it.