Frankfurt

Full time

Job Description:

About Us:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Role:

We are seeking an office-based Workplace Administrator / Receptionist to support the smooth day-to-day running of our Frankfurt office and join the Global Real Estate & Workplace Evolution team (GRE & WE). This role combines front-of-house responsibilities, office administration, SAP processing support, and assistance to the Bureau Chief. You will help maintain a professional, welcoming, efficient workplace and ensure the office remains well organised, fully stocked, and tidy at all times. The role requires daily on-site presence to support office operations, reception responsibilities, and the wider team effectively. You will report to the Director, EMEA Real Estate & Global Lease Administration.

You Will:

Act as the first point of contact for visitors, contractors, and deliveries
Manage reception duties and present a professional, welcoming front-of-house presence
Answer and direct calls, emails, and general office enquiries
Ensure meeting rooms, common areas, and reception spaces are presentable and ready for use
Keep the office stocked, organised, and tidy, including kitchen, stationery, print, and general office supplies
Coordinate office repairs, maintenance issues, building access, and landlord/building management requests
Support office health, safety, and general workplace compliance requirements
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Bureau Chief and Managing director
Manage calendars, room bookings, desk bookings in Kadence and visitor arrangements as required
Assist with travel bookings, itineraries, and related logistics where required
Prepare documents, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials
Maintain filing systems, contact lists, and administrative records
Support internal events, team meetings, and office activities
Process invoices and purchase orders in SAP accurately and on time
Track purchase orders, invoice status, coding, approvals, and payment follow-up, working closely with Finance teams
Liaise with internal finance and procurement teams to resolve invoice or PO queries
Assist with vendor administration and supplier set-up where needed
Provide back-up assistance to GRE & WE Lease Admin team where needed to cover absence/busy periods

You Have:

3-5 years of experience in an office administrator, receptionist, team assistant, or similar role; processing invoices and purchase orders in SAP
Experience supporting senior stakeholders or executives, ideally including diary and meeting coordination
Experience working in a busy office-based environment
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Professional and approachable manner with excellent interpersonal skills
Confident managing multiple priorities and responding quickly to day-to-day office needs
Good written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of office operations
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite products
Reliable, proactive, and service-oriented approach
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement

Preferred qualifications

Fluency in German and English languages
Experience in an international corporate or newsroom environment would be advantageous

Success in the role

The successful candidate will create a well-run, professional office environment, ensure SAP invoice and purchase order processes are handled efficiently, provide dependable support to the Bureau Chief, and keep the Frankfurt office organised, stocked, and running smoothly.

Our Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Business Area: Dow Jones - People - Workplace

Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: €40,000 - €45,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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