We are seeking a highly motivated Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO.

We are a small but high-profile music/media corporation; an Internet radio station, fully user programmable to play a unique personal non-stop stream of just the kind of music the user wants to hear. Our competitors are Pandora, Last.FM, and Jango. We are an independent LA based start-up in stealth mode with European roots and extensive background in interactive on-line radio. We have a fully functioning (and highly acclaimed) product that we are completely rebuilding for a US launch.

We are The Challenger in a small ring of Heavyweights. If underdog status does not inspire you to perform at your peak this is the wrong job for you. But if you feel frustration that your ‘can-do’ attitude and incredible administrative talents have never been fully-utilized then read on.

You must be Dynamic; yet courteous, professional, and service oriented. You will be the right hand of our CEO and a public voice and face of the Company.

Primary Responsibilities
1) Manage the operations of the office and answer incoming calls, e-mails, etc.
2) Handle day-to-day bookkeeping and preparation of documents for delivery to CPA and legal
3) Manage the work and personal schedule of the CEO and help monitor staff
4) Manage and handle DIVERSE PROJECTS and duties as assigned by the CEO

You are extremely organized and have the ability to multi-task, anticipate, and prioritize well. You have exceptional judgment, excellent written & verbal communication skills, and superior analytical, organizational, and administrative skills. You are energetic, flexible, and detail-oriented. You are a fast typist with practical knowledge of MS Office (including Excel) and a whiz at Internet research. You are a self-starting team player who exercises absolute discretion with privileged and confidential information. You can handle musicians and computer developers as smoothly as executives and investors. You can get a record label president on the phone when mere mortals can’t get past reception.

You probably already have a laptop and a smart-phone; you definitely have a reliable vehicle. On any given day you may perform typical secretary/receptionist duties, categorize music, adjust complex Excel budgets, supervise interns, plan events, and perform a list of other important tasks before donning a stunning evening-gown to gracefully schmooze with investors - and do it all with aplomb!
Please do not apply if you wouldn't be able to handle all of the above.

Following a ‘contract worker’ trial period (at $24,000) your salary will be $30,000+ per year DOE. The hours are long with no overtime pay, the responsibility is great, the stress palpable. This is an exciting opportunity with incredible growth potential for the right candidate; the toughest job you’ll ever love.

Should you get the job you’ll be working for me, the CEO first, the company second, what remains of your own life will follow after that. My name is Thomas McAlevey. I am an American, spent much of my successful media career in Sweden, and I am an extensive world traveler. I’ve just produced a film about my beach buggy trip through Africa. Google ‘Adventuress Wanted’ or check the trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJr4BOtpgW0. Since the last www.redbuggy.com update I’ve signed a distribution deal and won “Best Directorial Debut” when the film premiered at the New York International Film Festival. More importantly, I’ve raised seed capital for a new corporation; the one I require your assistance with.

To get an interview you need to convince me that you are the best person I could have in my corner as we sculpt the future of music consumption. I’ll only be satisfied with a brilliant assistant. Your competition is hungry and experienced; why should I choose you over all of them? Use your best writing skills, which should include editing to make your case as concisely as possible. Send your resume and PERSONALIZED LETTER EXPLAINING WHY JUST YOU WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THIS JOB to tom@xxxxxxxx.com (fill in the xs with the site name listed in the previous paragraph).
In the subject line write “I’m Perfect!” or your application will be discarded unread.

If we like what you say we’ll set a time to Skype very soon. If that goes well we will meet in person. The job starts immediately. Good luck!

And thanks in advance for your interest.

• Location: Venice
• Compensation: 30,000+ DOE
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