Executive Assistant
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Hybrid
$15,000
Hybrid
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Posted 22 days ago

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About the Executive Assistant Role

Are you passionate about fiction and highly organized? As an Executive Assistant, you will support our publisher by handling communications, bookkeeping, administrative tasks, and serving as the point of contact for the founder and the team.

Responsibilities

  • Manage communication including emails and candidate outreach
  • Light bookkeeping and running reports
  • Act as the point of contact between the founder and team
  • Assist with various administrative tasks to support operations

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a problem solver with high agency, extremely organized, and passionate about fiction. You love to learn and grow, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience in administrative support, publishing, or related fields is a plus.

What’s in it for You?

  • Gain hands-on publishing industry experience
  • Be part of a growing indie company with exciting book projects
  • Flexible remote work arrangement

Job Details

This is a part-time freelance contract (15-20 hours per week, with potential up to 30 hours) that may grow into a full-time role.

Application Requirements

Please submit a brief cover letter answering the application questions. Start your message with the required text as instructed. Also, answer 2+2. Include your favorite romance/fantasy authors and detail your VA and recruiting experience.

Key skills/competency

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Bookkeeping
  • Administrative support
  • Remote work
  • Proactivity
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Industry knowledge
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🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor it to administrative and publishing skills.
  • Highlight Remote Work: Emphasize self-management and communication.
  • Showcase Problem Solving: Provide examples in your cover letter.
  • Research Publishing Trends: Understand fiction market and industry challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review email and scheduling tools.
Practice bookkeeping software basics.
Familiarize with remote collaboration platforms.
Brush up on report generation procedures.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling urgent communication challenges.
Explain time management in remote settings.
Discuss initiative in complex tasks.
Share examples of problem-solving skills.

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