Associate, Talent & Culture

The Atlantic seeks an Associate, Talent & Culture for our Washington, DC office.

This position is responsible for the smooth operation of our Washington, DC office (located at The Wharf) and corporate team. The ideal candidate is outgoing, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a warm and functional work environment for our colleagues. The person in this position will diligently tend to recurring responsibilities of the role and thrive at prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Talent And Culture Responsibilities

You should be a self-starter, motivated by the satisfaction of a highly functional office, and eager to assist colleagues with the same motivations. Strong communication skills are essential. This role will report to The Atlantic’s Office Manager. They will also work closely with and support the SVP of Talent & Culture, General Counsel, SVP of Communications, and Chief Financial Officer (and their respective teams). The Associate, Talent & Culture will work across three primary areas:

• Work with Talent & Culture teams that lead the Benefits, Compliance, DEI, and Operations functions.
• Support the larger Talent & Culture team with Workday projects.
• Completion of I-9 verification for all employees whose first day is in the DC office.
  
  

Executive & Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage processing of all vendor bills and executive expenses for the Legal, Talent & Culture (HR), and Communications departments via Workday and track spending against retainer agreements,
• Serve as administrator of enterprise AdobeSign account used across Company for archiving signed contracts and other corporate documents, including creating user accounts and troubleshooting user issues.
• Support Legal and Talent and Culture departments in procurement and documentation of employee visas.
• Support management of Company’s intellectual property portfolio (assisting in USPTO trademark searches, copyright research, and drafting correspondence for copyright enforcement).
• Support Legal and Finance departments in interfacing with registered service agents and tracking and maintaining requisite state registration.
• Providing research to support press opportunities; building and updating press lists; and gathering press clips and reports.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scheduling.
  
  

Concierge Responsibilities

• Remain present and available at the reception area during regular office hours, as this will be your primary workspace.
• Ensuring a friendly and smooth check-in process including registering guests ahead of time with building security.
• Maintain clean common areas in the office throughout the work day. Actively seeking items that will need attention and cleaning.
• Daily office maintenance includes loading and unloading the dishwasher, redistributing glasses and dishes across both office floors, restocking office supplies and snacks, etc.
• Assist with daily office catering set-up and clean-up.
• Manage a mail-distribution process to manage shipping, receiving, and circulation.
• Proactively keeping the Office Manager up to date regarding necessary office improvements, repairs, and maintenance issues.
• Create a list of frequently asked questions and support documentation for the office.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have…

• Administrative experience in an office environment.
• Natural organization skills with keen attention to detail and a service ethic.
• The ideals that high-quality journalism is fundamentally important -and have the desire to help it thrive.
• Proactivity and flexibility.
• Experience handling and being comfortable cleaning up food items.
• The preparedness in any situation that may arise from day to day
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material and communications
  
  

This role is based in Washington, DC and on-site 5 days a week.

Annual Compensation Minimum: $66,000; Annual Compensation Maximum: $66,000

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.