Personal Assistant (Hybrid)

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in office per week)

About the Role

• This is not a traditional administrative role. You will operate as a strategic partner and force multiplier, managing complex projects, interfacing with C-suite stakeholders, and ensuring flawless execution across multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously.
• MarketEdge Advisory is seeking an exceptionally capable Personal Assistant to provide high-caliber executive support to the CEO across a dynamic portfolio spanning a premium marketing consultancy serving million-dollar clients, executive coaching engagements, and ambitious personal projects including book publishing and thought leadership platforms.

Key Responsibilities
Client & Business Operations (40%):

• Conduct strategic research and competitive intelligence for client proposals and pitches
• Support contract management and client onboarding processes
• Prepare briefing documents and executive summaries for client meetings
• Draft compelling proposal documents, presentation decks, and client correspondence
• Manage stakeholder communications across premium accounts
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups for consulting and coaching engagements

Content & Thought Leadership (30%):

• Track content performance and audience insights
• Repurpose content across platforms to maximize reach and engagement
• Draft, edit, and publish weekly newsletter content (currently in development phase)
• Manage LinkedIn content calendar including research, drafting, and scheduling posts
• Support book project - research, editing, publisher coordination, launch planning (April 2026 target)

Executive & Personal Support (30%):

• Manage complex calendar across multiple time zones and competing priorities
• Handle confidential matters with absolute discretion
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, and logistics for business and personal commitments
• Draft, review, and send executive-level emails and correspondence
• Prepare briefing materials for podcasts, speaking engagements, and media appearances
• Maintain organized filing systems for projects, contracts, and strategic documents

Essential Qualifications
Non-Negotiables:

• Exceptional written English - You write at an executive level with impeccable grammar, compelling narrative structure, and strategic thinking evident in every sentence
• Digital fluency - Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, project management tools, LinkedIn, newsletter platforms, and ability to learn new tools rapidly
• Proactive ownership mentality - You anticipate needs before being asked and solve problems without requiring handholding
• Extreme attention to detail - Nothing slips through the cracks; you catch errors others miss
• Intellectual curiosity - You are curious about marketing strategy, business operations, and can engage meaningfully with complex subject matters

Preferred:

• 3-5 year's experience supporting C-level executives, preferably in consulting, marketing, or creative industries
• Familiarity with the Nigerian/African business landscape.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Background in marketing, communications, journalism, or related fields
• Experience managing book publishing or content creation projects