Assistant to the CEO

Location: Onsite – 5 days/week in our Jerusalem office

About the Role
Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world, is seeking a full-time Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level support and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

This role includes managing incoming inquiries, managing and following up on key projects, prioritizing initiatives, helping produce the CEO’s podcast, running personal social media channels, and overseeing the CEO’s schedule and travel.

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with prior experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and able to anticipate the CEO’s needs. They must also have excellent communication skills and strong judgment.
This person will act as a strategic gatekeeper to the CEO, ensuring time and resources are allocated to the highest-impact opportunities. Above all, they must demonstrate discretion, reliability, and sound judgment.

*What You’ll Do*
Manage incoming inquiries across multiple platforms, and manage CEO communications, identifying high-value opportunities and driving follow-through
Track and manage key initiatives using project management tools, ensuring accountability and momentum
Serve as a gatekeeper to the CEO, ensuring time and attention are focused on top priorities and delegating lower priority tasks to other team members
Regularly review priorities with the CEO and ensure timely execution
Prepare materials including meeting notes, presentations, memos, and correspondence
Help prepare scripts for CEO’s weekly podcast
Assist in management and posting on CEO’s social media accounts
Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, and travel logistics (flights, hotels, transportation)
Prepare the CEO for meetings and trips, including stakeholder briefings and follow-ups
Conduct research and prepare presentations or speeches
Coordinate internal and external events, ensuring seamless execution
Project management of varying initiatives

 

*What You Bring*
At least 3 years of experience in executive support, operations, or a similar role
Fluent in Hebrew and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of the pro-Israel media landscape (competition, branding, etc.), U.S.–Israel relations, diaspora Jewish issues, and American/global Jewish nonprofit organizations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often handling tasks during non-conventional hours
Team player
Strong judgment and ability to quickly identify priorities and opportunities
Highly organized with excellent time management and multitasking abilities
Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented with a “no task too big or small” mindset
Professional and discreet, with experience handling sensitive and confidential information
Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or senior stakeholders
Experience working in the Knesset with government connections (a plus)
Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and Slack
Professional experience with social media, AI, and other digital tools
Familiarity with American and global Jewish nonprofits; nonprofit and donor relations experience is a plus.

 

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