Executive Assistant

Role overview

PlayOn Sports is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and reliable Executive Assistant to support several members of the C-suite. In this position, you will help protect executive time and attention by keeping leaders prepared, focused, and positioned to spend their energy on the highest-priority work. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the CEO, handling complex scheduling, travel coordination, communication management, and anticipation of needs while partnering across teams and with outside stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong judgment, a high level of discretion, and confidence in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.

Outcomes expected in this role

• Executives spend their time and attention on the company’s most important priorities.
• Calendars, meetings, and communications are managed clearly and effectively so decisions can be made efficiently.
• Internal and external meetings are prepared for thoroughly and followed through on well, helping leaders arrive informed and impactful.
• Coordination across the C-suite, senior leadership, and key partners runs smoothly and strengthens alignment throughout the organization.
• The role builds a dependable partnership through foresight, judgment, and discretion.
• Executive-level professionalism is maintained in every interaction.

Key responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated calendars across several time zones while balancing strategic priorities, leadership needs, and outside commitments.
• Protect executive focus by helping prioritize requests, guarding time for high-value work, and communicating changes tactfully.
• Prepare leaders for meetings with agendas, background information, talking points, and follow-up actions so time is used effectively.
• Coordinate meetings, offsites, board-related activities, travel, and event logistics with internal and external partners.
• Serve as a primary liaison among executives, senior leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Track action items, commitments, travel plans, and expense reports to ensure accountability and timely completion.
• Identify potential issues early, surface risks, and resolve problems before they grow.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with exceptional professionalism.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects while adapting quickly to changing priorities.

What success in this role looks like

• Executive branding is protected through thoughtful preparation and communication.
• Schedule changes and reprioritizations are managed in a way that preserves relationships and makes others feel respected.
• Leaders are consistently well-prepared for meetings and external interactions.
• Cross-functional coordination is handled with calm, clarity, and consistency.

Candidate profile

• Proven experience demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
• At least 5 years of Executive Assistant experience in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment, including direct support for C-suite leaders and interaction with other executives.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle competing priorities comfortably.
• A proactive, action-oriented approach that anticipates needs instead of waiting for instructions.
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Strong strategic communication skills with the ability to be direct while remaining empathetic.
• Confidence in asking clarifying questions and defending executive focus.
• Genuine enthusiasm for a role where every day looks different.
• A service-first mindset paired with the ability to act as a true business partner.

How you play

• Ownership over Participation: You take full responsibility for outcomes, focus on the most important goals, and adjust quickly when circumstances change.
• Team over Stars: You build bridges across teams, create strong working relationships, and look for solutions that help everyone succeed.
• Growth over Comfort: You actively seek challenges that expand your skills, confidence, and perspective.
• Fairness over Popularity: You make decisions objectively, consider long-term impact, invite other viewpoints, and stay grounded in reason.

About PlayOn

PlayOn helps high school sports come alive through GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps. The company gives fans an easy way to experience the moments that matter most, from buzzer-beaters and comeback wins to senior nights and local rivalries.

Its technology supports people who care deeply about high school athletics, including parents, alumni, and community members. From ticketing and live streaming to highlights, the platform is designed to make it simple to stay connected to the sports and athletes people love.

Backed by KKR, PlayOn powers the operational side of high school athletics with solutions for ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise, and more. The company’s mission is to make high school sports more accessible, memorable, and connected.

Why you may enjoy working here

PlayOn emphasizes product quality, growth potential, and strong teams. The company continues to improve its offerings, solve real problems, and build useful solutions for school administrators.

As a growth-stage organization, the role can have meaningful impact and provide opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow. The culture is centered on accountability, collaboration, development, and fairness, with a focus on doing the right thing and supporting one another.

Benefits

• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans
• Dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Employee Emergency Fund
• Company equity in the form of stock options
• Open PTO policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Hybrid and flexible work environment

Additional note

Only full-time employees are eligible to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible for that benefit.

Employment details

This is a part-time, onsite role based in Alpharetta, Georgia.