Full-Time

Executive Assistant

Posted on 8/15/2024

Signal

Signal

51-200 employees

Privacy-focused messaging platform with encryption

Consumer Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$120k - $140kAnnually

+ 20% Base Salary Bonus Potential

Entry, Junior

United States

Mostly remote but requires some in-person work and travel; must maintain work hours in the Eastern Time zone.

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Exceptional ability to execute reliably, solve problems proactively, pay close attention to details, and prioritize time and tasks
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new software and technologies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications
  • Excellent English verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Maintain high discretion and confidentiality regarding personal, financial, and sensitive information
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote work environment
  • Resilience to navigate competing priorities and constant change
  • Ability to maintain work hours that are in the Eastern Time zone.
Responsibilities
  • Act as a liaison between the executive, other employees, and external partners and collaborators to help build and maintain strong relationships.
  • Assist the President in problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritizing tasks.
  • Attend meetings, take notes, and distill down the key takeaways, action items, and follow-ups for the President.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing communication on behalf of the President, including placing phone calls, drafting emails, managing the email inbox, and other inquiries.
  • Conduct research, gather and analyze data, prepare reports or presentations, and provide recommendations or alternative solutions to help inform decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Manage the President's professional and personal calendar, including scheduling, rescheduling, and prioritizing appointments and meetings.
  • Provide general administrative support to the President, such as managing expenses, minor accounting duties, processing invoices, and handling any other administrative tasks as required.
  • Scan, organize, and maintain electronic documents, files, and records, ensuring information is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
  • Assist with planning and organizing professional events, including interfacing with agencies, coordinating guest lists, managing invitations, securing venues, arranging decorations, and overseeing logistics.
  • Plan, manage, and iterate very complex travel schedules for the team.
  • Ensuring all necessary travel documents are in order and necessary arrangements are made.
  • Enter and manage tasks using a variety of digital tools like G-Drive, and browser-based calendars, on behalf of the President.
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling professional and personal sensitive information, documents, and discussions within and outside the organization.

Signal provides a messaging platform that prioritizes user privacy through end-to-end encryption. This means that messages and calls made through Signal are secure and cannot be accessed by anyone, including Signal itself. The platform includes features like voice and video calls, group chats, and encrypted stickers, allowing users to communicate freely without worrying about privacy breaches. What sets Signal apart from its competitors is its nonprofit status; it does not rely on advertising or user tracking for revenue, but instead is funded by grants and donations. The goal of Signal is to offer a secure communication service that protects users' privacy and ensures that their conversations remain confidential.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$48.6M

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of encrypted apps post-'Salt Typhoon' boosts Signal's user base.
  • NIST's post-quantum standards offer Signal a chance to enhance encryption security.
  • Growing privacy concerns highlight Signal's value as a privacy-centric platform.

What critics are saying

  • Removal from Apple's App Store in China limits Signal's market reach.
  • Competitors adopting post-quantum encryption may pressure Signal to innovate quickly.
  • Geopolitical tensions could lead to increased scrutiny on encrypted messaging apps.

What makes Signal unique

  • Signal offers end-to-end encryption by default, ensuring maximum privacy for users.
  • Signal operates as a nonprofit, relying on donations rather than ads for revenue.
  • Signal's independence from major tech companies enhances its credibility in privacy protection.

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Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Healthcare, vision, and dental

401(k)

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