The Alchemist @ Long Journey (JD) Executive Assistant to Cyan Banister (General Partner) & Content Associate

At Long Journey, we are the second believers in the magically weird. We are a nimble team of seasoned operators investing in early-stage startups. We are not a by-the-book, buttoned-up, “trad” team. In fact, we can be a little weird, sometimes even a lot weird, and maybe even occasionally funny or embarrassing too. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves, too seriously. We believe that technology can create a brighter future, and we are constantly on the lookout for the most innovative and bold ideas. We’ve been there, done that, and still love the whole long, entrepreneurial ride and are tirelessly dedicated to being our founders' second believers in their life’s work.

We are hiring an Alchemist at Long Journey. And yes—we are aware a venture capital firm isn’t in the business of transmuting lead into gold. But we are in the business of transformation. That’s why this role makes sense. Let us explain.

At Long Journey, we are the second believers in the magically weird. We back founders — the first believers — who dare to take fragile, absurd ideas and make them inevitable. We partner with them at the earliest, most unpolished moments of their journey, when belief itself is the fuel.

But belief alone isn’t enough. We also need clarity, care, and coordination to channel the energy and voice of our team into the world. That’s where you come in.

Why “Alchemist”? Because this role is about practicing two distinct, but deeply connected, kinds of transformation:

1. Executive Alchemy (about 60%)
With Cyan (General Partner, investor, and leader of our Wayfinder program), you’ll be the guardian of time and the synthesizer of priorities. Think: bending schedules, inboxes, and projects into alignment. You’ll protect her focus like a rare metal, shape the swirl of travel, inboxes, and meetings into something precise, and ensure her best energy is spent on her most important work.

2. Story & Brand Alchemy (about 40%)
With Mike (Head of Platform, oversees brand, experiences, portfolio success) and Cyan, you’ll turn the raw materials of our community — magically weird founders, hot takes, absurd investment memos, transformational experiences — into stories that shine. You’ll help shape Long Journey’s voice, giving texture and resonance to our world so founders understand our soul.

• You’re both detail-obsessed and big-picture aware—you know how to keep trains running while steering toward meaningful outcomes
• You’ve supported a high-visibility and/or high-output leader before, and understand the level of discretion, anticipation, and energy that requires
• You’re an exceptional communicator—especially in writing—with the ability to translate complex ideas into clarity
• You enjoy juggling multiple projects, shifting priorities, and finding calm in creative chaos
• You’re emotionally intelligent, trustworthy, thoughtful— someone others rely on when it really matters
• You love being behind the scenes and making others more effective, seen, and successful
• 3 – 8 years of experience in a hybrid role spanning executive assistant, project management, content management, and operations
• Extensive experience managing calendars, inboxes, and communications for senior leaders
• Exceptional writing (creative and/or ghostwriting) and content creation skills
• Strong organizational and systems-thinking abilities; you’re great at tracking moving parts and connecting dots
• Experience in fast-paced, creative, or startup environments; comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Familiarity with tools like Notion, Google Workspace, Airtable, Slack, and basic content publishing workflows; ideally AI-native.

• 📬 Executive Support + Calendar/Inbox Management (60%)
• Own and thoughtfully manage Cyan’s calendar with precision—prioritizing what truly matters and creating space for her to focus on high-leverage work.
• Oversee Cyan’s inbox by triaging messages, drafting clear and discreet responses, and communicating on her behalf with excellent judgment.
• Coordinate complex logistics for meetings, events, and travel—often spanning multiple time zones and collaborators. This will include attending meetings, events, and travel alongside Cyan to ensure seamless support.
• Act as a critical communication and coordination partner to align Cyan’s time, energy, and attention with her strategic priorities and evolving goals.
• Write clear, compelling messaging and create presentations that effectively communicate Cyan’s ideas and initiatives
• 📹🔮 Documentation and Storytelling (30%)
• Capture moments, insights, and ideas from conversations, live sessions, events — turn them into compelling media, podcasts, blog posts, social / website content, newsletters.
• Support storytelling for the firm by drafting and refining public-facing content that authentically captures our voice and deeply engages the Long Journey community.
• Engage thoughtfully with community platforms to foster meaningful connection and depth, prioritizing resonance over noise.
• Curate and manage resources and collaborators for storytelling and content initiatives
• Measure success and track engagement from content initiatives.
• 🕰️ Project Management for Brand Initiatives (10%)
• Drive forward and operationalize firm projects related to marketing and brand (manage project plans for the wild and wacky projects that Mike and Cyan come up with)
• Anticipate emerging opportunities and challenges within projects, proactively adapting plans and rallying resources to keep initiatives on course.