Executive Assistant
Robert Half
Redwood City, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Description Must be available from 6AM - 9PM Monday through Sunday. 10 - 20 hours of overtime a week. 4 Year degree required! Our client is seeking a highly organized and polished Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to a CEO, with a primary focus on drafting, editing, and managing professional email correspondence. This role is ideal for someone with exceptional written communication skills who can capture executive tone, prioritize sensitive communications, and ensure timely, professional follow-up across internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities + Draft, edit, and proofread professional emails on behalf of the CEO, ensuring accuracy, tone, and clarity. + Translate brief verbal or written direction into polished executive correspondence. + Manage email workflow by organizing drafts, flagging urgent responses, and helping prioritize outgoing communications. + Maintain discretion when handling confidential or sensitive business information. + Ensure consistency in messaging across executive communications. + Assist with responding to business partners, clients, vendors, and internal teams in a professional manner. + Review communications for grammar, formatting, and professionalism before sending. + Support special projects related to executive communication needs as assigned. Requirements Qualifications + 2+ years of experience supporting senior leadership in an administrative, executive assistant, or communications-focused role. + Exceptional business writing, grammar, and editing skills. + Strong ability to write in a professional, concise, and executive-level tone. + High attention to detail and strong proofreading ability. + Experience handling confidential information with discretion. + Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace. + Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Strong judgment and professionalism when communicating on behalf of leadership. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .