Executive Assistant to CEO

This isn’t your typical EA… Are you energized by chaos—yet quietly love bringing order to it? Do you spot what’s about to break before anyone else, and fix it—without being asked? Are you a behind-the-scenes operator who leaves your ego at the door, rolls up your sleeves, and finds reward in making others shine? If so, you might be the next Wrangler for Matt Mullenweg , founder of Automattic (the folks behind WordPress.com , Tumblr , Woo , and more). Wait, what’s a Wrangler? You’re not just assisting. Wranglers are Matt’s force multipliers: a tight-knit, two-person (soon three) team who quarterback priorities, intercept chaos, and make the impossible look effortless. You’ll help Matt—and Automattic—move at lightspeed, smoothing logistics, triaging demands, and solving problems nobody else even sees. What You’ll Really Do Partner with Matt and the Wranglers team as a trusted, behind-the-scenes operator. Triage priorities, block distractions, and quietly make things run seamlessly—calendars, communications, last-minute travel, meetings, and project logistics. Own the unexpected: anticipate needs, handle urgent issues, and exercise judgment under pressure and competing priorities. Interface with high-profile partners, board members, and execs worldwide—always with professionalism and discretion. Go deep on research, prep, and follow-up for meetings—filling gaps before anyone even