Schibsted is looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant to the CEO
Schibsted Media has recently been established as an independent media company, entering an exciting new chapter in its history. Schibsted has some of the strongest media brands in the Nordics in its portfolio, including VG, Aftenposten, E24, Bergens Tidende, Stavanger Aftenblad, Aftonbladet, Svenska Dagbladet, Omni, and Podme. Every day, nearly seven million people use our editorially driven media to stay informed, engaged, and entertained -- through text, audio, images, and video. Schibsted has around 2,500 employees across Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Poland. In 2025, the company also became the owner of Sweden’s TV4 and the streaming service TV4 Play, as well as Finland’s MTV and the streaming service MTV Katsomo, with a total of around 1,200 employees in Sweden and Finland. We are now seeking a highly professional and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Group CEO.

The Role
As Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in enabling effective leadership at the highest level. In a fast-paced and demanding environment, you will act as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team, ensuring clarity of priorities, seamless coordination, and professional execution of key deliverables. The role requires someone who thrives under pressure, stays two steps ahead, and brings structure, focus, and foresight to complex agendas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, high-quality support to the CEO, including managing calendars, agendas, travel, and correspondence.
• Prepare, coordinate, and follow up on materials and communications for the Board of Directors and leadership team.
• Act as a sparring partner on priorities, protecting the CEO’s time and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Anticipate needs and proactively drive the preparation and finalization of documents, reports, and presentations.
• Manage communication flow and act as a professional point of contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support leadership forums, internal events, and strategic initiatives.
• Leverage digital tools to streamline processes and enable seamless collaboration.
• Handle expenses, travel reports, and other administrative tasks with accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role, preferably supporting C-level executives and Boards.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Highly proactive, with strong foresight and the confidence to challenge and advise on priorities when needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building trust across all levels of the organization.
• Strong digital fluency, ideally with experience using Google Workspace, and an eagerness to adopt new tools.
• Resilient and adaptable, maintaining composure and focus in a fast-changing environment.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and service orientation.
• Fluency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Schibsted Media during a transformative time of the industry -- and Schibsted Media. As Executive Assistant, you will be an indispensable partner to the CEO, helping drive priorities forward and ensuring seamless execution at the highest level.