Virtual Assistant with Publishing experience

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Virtual Assistant to join our team, specializing in supporting authors through the book publishing process. This role encompasses a broad range of duties, focusing on manuscript preparation, publishing support, and marketing support. The ideal candidate is passionate about books, highly organized, and possesses excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:
Publishing Support: Set up and manage books on various publishing platforms, ensuring proper formatting and compliance with platform requirements.
Manuscript Support: Beta-read, edit, provide feedback, format manuscripts, and prepare them for publication.
Research: Conduct market research to gather information on competition, publishers, agents, book ideas, and character details.
Marketing: Develop content, manage social media accounts, conduct outreach, and generate leads to promote books.
Newsletters: Design and distribute newsletter campaigns to engage readers and promote upcoming releases.
Street Team Coordination: Build and manage promotional teams to enhance book visibility and sales.
Public Relations: Coordinate public appearances, interviews, and other promotional activities for authors.
Website Management: Regularly update and maintain the author’s website with the latest content and book releases.
Administrative Support: Handle email correspondence, organize files, and manage calendar scheduling for authors.

Great to Have:
Passion for reading or books.
Customer service experience.
Availability during US hours.
Knowledge of social media management (SMM).
Familiarity with technical tools like Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Canva, ChatGPT, and Mailer lite.