The Opportunity

At Root, we’ve reimagined car insurance to make it smarter, more equitable, and a better experience for all. Using technology in smartphones, we’re able to measure driving behavior to give our customers the prices they deserve.

We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Vice President of Product. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our product department and will directly contribute to the success of our innovative insurance solutions.

As the Executive Assistant for Product, you'll be the backbone of our product team's operations. Your exceptional organizational skills and ability to anticipate needs will be key in managing a diverse range of administrative tasks and facilitating efficient communication across the team and broader organization.

Root is a “work where it works best” company. Meaning we will support you working in whatever location that works best for you across the US. We will continue to have our headquarters in Columbus to give more flexibility and more choice about how we live and work.

Salary Range: $74,160 - $92,700

How you will make an impact

Calendar Management

• Maintain a well-organized schedule aligned with top priorities

• Proactively manage and resolve scheduling conflicts

• Ensure appropriate allocation of focus time
  

Communication Management

• Prioritize and manage email correspondence

• Handle LinkedIn communications, including recruitment and networking

• Draft responses and coordinate follow-ups
  

Travel and Expense Management

• Coordinate all aspects of business travel

• Manage expense tracking and reconciliation

• Assist with team budget management
  

Vendor and Contract Support

• Facilitate vendor discovery and contracting processes

• Coordinate with procurement, legal, and infosec teams

• Assist in managing professional services utilization
  

Meeting Facilitation

• Manage agendas for team meetings and all-hands sessions

• Capture key content and action items

• Coordinate logistics for onsite meetings and events
  

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative assistance as needed

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work

• Contribute to the overall efficiency of the product team
  

What you will need to succeed

• 3-5 years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably in a fast-paced tech environment

• Proactive problem-solving mindset

• Ability to anticipate needs and take action without constant direction

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Detail orientation

• Proficiency in Google suite, Microsoft Office suite and project management tools

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience with AI productivity tools preferred