Executive Assistant II

Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide. Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry, providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games. By fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.

At Skillz, we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win. We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. That's why we passionately champion game developers and players alike, empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition.

Life @ Skillz

• Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value and make a difference in the world.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes coverage for medical expenses for both you and your entire family. Additionally, take advantage of tax benefit options (PF & NPS), expense reimbursement, and more.
• Perks: We believe in enhancing your work experience. We offer competitive paid time off (PL & sick/casual) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions.

Why Skillz?

• Pioneers of Skill-Based Competition: Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry; we are the pioneers of skill-based competition, partnered with industry titans like UFC, NFL, T-Mobile, Buzztime, Bowlero, while also hosting renowned events like the Game Developer Conference (GDC). Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all.
• Impact Beyond Gaming: Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, the NAACP, and more. By participating in Skillz tournaments, you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about.
• Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.
• Talent Magnet: Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do. Our team includes experts from Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, and more.

The Future of Gaming Awaits!

The gaming industry is larger than movies, music, and books combined, with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and over 25 million active developers worldwide. Mobile gaming, in particular, is the fastest-growing segment, projected to reach $300 billion by 2025. At Skillz, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support our high-level executives, contributing to the success and smooth operations of the team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple tasks and conflicting priorities, all while handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. You will play a key role in enabling our executives to focus on strategic priorities by anticipating their needs, managing their time efficiently, and providing top-notch executive support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize to meet deadlines, ensuring smooth operations for the executive team.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion, providing a high level of trustworthiness.
• Anticipate the executive’s needs and prepare in advance, ensuring they have the resources and information required for their success.
• Manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts effectively and diplomatically, maintaining a positive work environment.
• Organize and execute large-scale events, board meetings, and conferences with flawless attention to detail, ensuring the successful coordination of all logistics.
• Craft clear, concise written communications for executive-level staff and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve issues proactively, suggesting process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Provide support with travel arrangements, document preparation, and correspondence, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

What we are looking for:

• 7–9+ years of experience in executive support roles, ideally supporting C-suite executives or high-level leaders.
• Proven ability to organize and manage large-scale events, meetings, or conferences, ensuring flawless execution.
• Experience handling highly private or confidential information, using excellent judgment and discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and concise messages for senior-level staff.
• A proven track record of identifying challenges and proactively resolving them to enhance operational efficiency.
• A strong attention to detail, especially when handling sensitive tasks like travel coordination, document preparation, and correspondence.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and conflicts in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!

Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. Join our team and be part of the journey. We look forward to having you on board!