Blacksmith
Executive Assistant (to the CEO)
$160K–$185K
San Francisco · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- No number of years stated; requires proven C-suite support experience with the stated alternatives.
About the job
Supports the CEO by managing executive operations, communications, travel, and personal logistics so the CEO can focus on the business.
What you'll do
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, meeting preparation, priorities, follow-ups, and operating system.
- Triage the CEO’s inbox, draft responses, and serve as a contact for investors, board members, partners, customers, and press.
- Arrange domestic and international travel and coordinate personal logistics.
What they ask for
- Experience supporting C-suite executives, with either CEO support at a hypergrowth startup or support for Partners at demanding investment banking, private equity, or venture capital firms.
- Strong judgment, prioritization, urgency, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Exceptional written communication, including writing in someone else’s voice.
- Fluency with Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and Linear.
Pay
$160K – $185K USD base salary
Tools
Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Linear
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