About Profound

Profound is an NYC-based AI startup helping brands measure and improve their visibility in AI platforms such as ChatGPT. We partner with some of the biggest brands and marketing agencies, including companies like MongoDB, Indeed, Mercury, DocuSign, Zapier, Ramp, Rho, Golin, Workable, Mejuri, Eight Sleep, G2, US Bank, Chime, and Clay.

We recently raised a $35 million Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital, with continued backing from venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins, Khosla Ventures, Saga VC, and South Park Commons, as well as angel investors including Guillermo Rauch (Vercel) and Andrew Karam (Applovin).

Learn more at tryprofound.com.

About The Role

Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll be a trusted partner to our founder and executive team, ensuring priorities are executed smoothly and the company runs at peak efficiency. This role sits at the center of our fast-moving organization—balancing administrative excellence, strategic coordination, and hands-on execution to amplify the CEO’s impact.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule, and communications to ensure focus on the highest priorities.

• Coordinate board meetings, investor updates, and executive offsites with precision and discretion.

• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and follow-ups for key internal and external meetings.

• Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO and teams across Profound, ensuring alignment and follow-through.

• Anticipate needs and proactively remove obstacles to keep the CEO and leadership team moving fast.

• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned, from research to operational execution.

• Handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

Who You Are

• An exceptionally organized operator who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• A strong communicator with excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.

• Proactive and resourceful—you anticipate needs before they arise and take initiative to solve problems.

• Highly trustworthy and discreet, with experience handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities at once, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Bonus: Experience supporting executives in startups, tech, or venture-backed companies.

This is an on-site role in our Union Square office — designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and impact.

For this role, the expected base salary range is $130,000 – $180,000. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.