Posting for my Boss
A successful freelance writer is searching for a skilled virtual assistant to provide support in the creation of articles, press releases, marketing collateral, letters, resumes and other communications products for magazine, corporate and individual clients.
Requirements
The virtual assistantmust have superior writing, research, and customer service skills, plus flawless phone etiquette. Must have superb ability to communicate professionally via email. Must be detail-oriented, and have excellent English writing, grammar and punctuation skills. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Publisher, and GoogleDocs.
Preferred Expertise:
Proficiency in WordPress, Quickbooks and Photoshop is helpful, but not required.
Weekly Needs
Writing, Editing & Proofing
VA will be asked to review interview transcriptions and develop articles, letters, news releases, resumes, LinkedIn profiles etc. from the notes.
Interviewing
VA should be able to take a list of questions and interview sources, record the conversation (with permission, of course) and then transcribe the interview.
Entertainment Newsletter
VA will be asked to format and research missing info for weekly enewsletter. Information will be sent to VA on Friday morning. Formatted text and missing info must be submitted by Friday night in a Word document.
Reaching Out to Prospects
VA will be asked to correspond with prospects using company email account and LinkedIn. VA will need to be able to communicate professionally via email and phone and be able to track progress in order to submit weekly reports.
Data Entry
VA will be asked to enter information into a Google Doc, usually content from emails that are forwarded.
Editorial Research
VA will be asked to help research background information for articles in preparation for interviews.
Email Correspondence
VA will need to be able to send professional emails on behalf of company principal, and respond to messages when needed.
Calendar & Schedule Management
VA will be asked to help manage principal’s calendar and scheduling. VA will help determine principal’s availability and schedule and confirm appointments.
Monthly Needs:
Adding Clips to Website
VA will need to upload new writing samples to company blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and associated websites once a month.
Others duties to be determined.
Email Resume to
webconsulting22@gmail.com