Bayard

About the Company

, Bayard has 120 press titles, 70 of which are in France, 5,500 books in the catalogues of its publishing houses, and publishes more than 800 new books every year. Bayard has more than 200 websites, apps, blogs, online stores and several YouTube channels. Additionally, it provides services to professionals (advertising consulting, sales of rights, subcontracted publishing), and has an established audio-visual production activity (film animation, podcasts, radio and music).
Working at Bayard is joining a network made up of teams of journalists, publishers, designers of paper-based, digital and audio-visual content, and marketing, management and sales networks. Bayard reaches 36 million readers throughout the world, 5 million of which are subscribers.
The Bayard Group employs 1,400 people in France, 550 people elsewhere in the world, nearly 700 freelance journalists and more than 5,000 authors, resulting in a creative international network.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Bayard

Job Title

Assistant(e) de direction H/F

Job Description

**Job Title** Executive Assistant – Youth Division (Gender Neutral) **Role Summary** Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior directors and editorial teams within the Youth sector. Plan meetings, events, and travel; manage agendas; produce written communications; handle editorial operations; oversee budgeting, procurement, expense reports, and incoming interns; serve as liaison between internal and external stakeholders. **Expectations** - Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold professional standards. - Demonstrate proactive initiative and strong problem‑solving skills. - Operate independently while collaborating across functions. - Exhibit excellent written and spoken English communication skills. - Show genuine interest in publishing and youth content. **Key Responsibilities** - Prepare agendas, compile dossiers, and coordinate logistics for meetings, seminars, and events. - Manage dynamic calendars, schedule travel arrangements, and handle telephone screening. - Draft letters, presentations, minutes, and other corporate documentation. - Facilitate editorial tasks: receive manuscripts, answer author inquiries, process royalty payments, ship titles. - Track budgets, process purchase orders, and reimburse travel and other expenses. - Coordinate intern onboarding: agreements, orientations, and scheduling in partnership with HR. - Act as primary interface between staff, external partners, and senior management. **Required Skills** - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Strong organizational and time‑management abilities. - Attention to detail, reliability, and autonomy. - Effective interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment. **Required Education & Certifications** - Minimum post‑secondary (Bac+2 or equivalent). - Relevant license or certification not mandatory but a plus.

Malakoff, France

Hybrid

11-03-2026