Deputy Chief of Staff

The role

Steno is growing! We’re looking for a Deputy Chief of Staff to join our team. You’ll be a trusted partner to the Chief of Staff and a direct support to the leadership team, taking on high-leverage work across the company, adapting quickly as priorities shift, and helping leaders stay focused on what matters most.

Who you are

You thrive in fast-moving environments and know how to turn ambiguity into forward progress. You absorb context quickly, spot what matters most, and push work ahead. You’re organized, thoughtful, and capable of managing details without losing sight of the bigger picture. People trust you to handle sensitive or high-stakes work, and you’re comfortable supporting leaders, owning projects, and jumping in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Chief of Staff and business leaders to move top priorities forward

• Own internal leadership communications, ensuring executives have clear visibility into progress, risks, and decisions

• Develop deep fluency in Steno’s strategy, narrative, and metrics

• Contribute to time-bound sprints, supporting teams with organizational or strategic needs

• Draft and coordinate quarterly investor updates, board decks, and executive materials

• Plan and run cross-functional offsites or leadership meetings, from agenda design to execution

• Provide operational and administrative support to the executive office, including expense management, all-hands preparation, and evergreen analyses

You’re gonna crush it if you

• Have 3–6 years of experience supporting senior leaders in a growth-stage startup or leading high-impact organizational initiatives

• Demonstrate experience working with data, financials, equity, and investor-facing materials

• Are an exceptional communicator, verbally and in writing

• Learn quickly and are driven by curiosity

• Have growth-stage startup experience in management, strategy, or operations

• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and produce polished work under scrutiny

• Thrive in ambiguity, operate autonomously, and create impact by spotting opportunities and acting on them

Compensation & benefits

• Salary: $110,000–$170,000 per year

• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

• Wellness/Mental Health support

• Flexible PTO

• Equity options

• 401(k) access

• Home office setup and monthly stipend for internet/phone costs

Our team

The leadership support team is small, trusted, and nimble. Currently, it’s a team of one—the Chief of Staff—working directly with leadership and stakeholders across the company. This team operates wherever the business needs help most, from leading cross-functional projects to supporting fundraising processes. As Deputy Chief of Staff, you’ll be a true partner, taking on high-leverage work and managing administrative needs while helping leaders stay focused.

About Steno

• Founded in 2018, growing fast

• Values: reliability, innovation, hospitality mindset

• Diverse backgrounds welcome (legal, tech, operations, finance)

• Revolutionizing litigation and court reporting

• Flexible deferred payment options (DelayPay)

• Cutting-edge technology and integrations

• White-glove, concierge customer service

Application information

Steno is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Background checks are only conducted after an offer is extended. Applicants should receive a confirmation email immediately after applying—check your spam folder if not received.

Information provided (credentials, work history, assessments) is collected and stored securely. Steno never discloses or sells personal information.