Executive Assistant & Company Culture Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $60,000-$80,000

About us :

At KNKX we work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers, and help build trust in public media. KNKXs vision is to grow our audience and become a more inclusive organization that brings joy, meaning and understanding into peoples lives. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.

KNKX is a Western Washington public media company, dedicated to bringing jazz, blues, regional news, and NPR programs to the Northwest and beyond. As an independent dual-format station, KNKX employees are energized in their mission to provide the very best music and news content to an audience of nearly a million on-air and online. KNKX engages with community members and the public media industry to constantly improve and innovate in order to offer great music and meaningful stories that educate, inspire, and expand horizons.

We have offices / studios in Seattle and Tacoma, and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, voluntary vision / life insurance, 401K (with a 5% employer match), flexible spending account, mass transit pass, employee assistance programs, and generous vacation and paid holidays. KNKX offers a hybrid working environment. This position generally requires three days a week in-office, and weekly frequency in each city.

General Description

The Executive Assistant & Company Culture Manager provides high-level support to the General Manager while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture across the organization. This role ensures the GMs office operates smoothly, while also championing staff engagement, employee recognition, and organizational values. The ideal candidate is highly organized, and has a passion for building strong, connected teams.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage the GMs calendar, travel, correspondence, and daily priorities.
• Coordinate Board of Directors and leadership team meetings, including agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Prepare presentations, briefing documents, and reports for internal and external meetings.
• Serve as a trusted liaison, handling confidential information with discretion.
• Be proactive to support the General Manager.

Company Culture & Engagement

Communication & Liaison

Qualifications

Core Competencies

Additional Information and Conditions of employment :

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

KNKX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office athr@knkx.org.

The hiring manager has the right to close this recruitment at any time therefore it would be in your best interest to apply early. Applicants will be reviewed weekly.