JOBS
Personal Assistant
The Freakonomics Radio Network is seeking a full-time Personal Assistant to support Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio. This hybrid role combines personal and professional support and requires outstanding organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Who you are:
- You’re proactive, professional, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
- You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
- You can manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- You’ve got some experience in a personal assistant or similar support role, or a track record of success in some other fast-paced and demanding field.
What you’ll do:
You’ll help with Stephen’s day-to-day affairs, including a mix of personal assistance and professional task management. Some of the work will relate to the production of Freakonomics Radio or other editorial projects, but this is not a media production job.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate logistics and scheduling for in-person meetings, guest visits, and appointments.
- Serve as on-site liaison for vendors, service providers, and other contacts.
- Handle outgoing correspondence, mail, and package deliveries.
- Manage errands and ad hoc personal tasks in the New York area.
- Provide in-person support to ensure Stephen’s focus remains on the podcast and other priorities.
- Maintain household logistics, including coordinating pet care and maintenance.
The job:
This is a full-time position with benefits included. The salary range is $60,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience.
How to apply:
Submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and any relevant work samples to jobs@freakonomics.com. Put “Personal Assistant” in the subject line of your email.
