Virtual Assistant for a Journalist (UK Based/Remote)

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Our client is a journalist and executive who is in need of a highly proficient Virtual and Executive Assistant with exceptional research skills to join our team. This is a remote position with a focus on research excellence, executive assistance, and operational management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research Excellence: Undertake thorough and multifaceted research using diverse platforms and techniques to procure elusive information. This includes enrolling on various platforms to obtain hard-to-reach contact details, filing Freedom of Information requests to access government documents, and meticulous scanning of the web and social media for precise data.
• Determination and Resilience: Demonstrate unwavering dedication and resilience in persisting through challenges. If conventional approaches do not yield results, utilize creativity and problem-solving abilities to explore alternative strategies until the desired information is secured.
• Executive Assistance: Facilitate smooth operational management of the media platform. Tasks include crafting and dispatching emails, conducting outreach, managing social media posts, assisting in enrollment for various initiatives, and handling additional research tasks.
• Discretion and Trust: Maintain absolute reliability and uphold the strictest levels of confidentiality concerning sensitive information and access.

Desired Qualities:

• Willingness to explore unconventional solutions and think outside the box.
• Unwavering commitment to finding required information and research, not accepting “no” for an answer to a closed door.
• Incredibly detail-oriented and meticulous.
• Proclivity for adapting to varying tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Expertise in executive support and high research capabilties.
• Excellent organizational skills, including calendar management and appointment scheduling.
• Proficiency in budget management and price comparison.
• Strong social media management skills.
• Knowledge of security practices, especially in managing secure passwords and confidential information.

Benefits

• Work from Anywhere
• Competitive Salary (USD)