Executive Assistant (Admin & Marketing Support)

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Taguig, Southern Manila District, National Capital Region, PHL
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative, operational, and marketing support in a fast-paced startup environment, managing calendars, communications, content creation, and event logistics.
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Looking for: Executive Assistant (Admin & Marketing Support)

Role Overview:

We are an early-stage startup building an innovative consumer technology product for women (currently in stealth mode). The founder is seeking a highly proactive, resourceful, and tech-savvy Executive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator to provide high-level administrative, operational, and marketing support.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments and enjoys wearing multiple hats from executive support to content creation and growth marketing. You will work closely with the founder in a high-touch, collaborative setting and play a key role in helping scale the business.

Scope of Work:

  1. Executive & Administrative Support
  • Calendar management and scheduling (via Calendly)
  • Meeting coordination, summaries, and follow-ups
  • Inbox and communication support (LinkedIn, email, WhatsApp)
  • Contact management and follow-up tracking (post-events, networking)
  • Travel planning and logistics for conferences and startup events
  • Research and application for exclusive industry events (e.g., tech weeks, private founder/investor gatherings)

2. Marketing & Content Support

  • Develop and manage a LinkedIn content calendar (5 posts/week)
  • Draft thought leadership posts aligned with the founder’s voice
  • Schedule and prepare approved content for publishing
  • Engage with target audiences (comments, outreach, growth strategies)
  • Support long-form content creation (articles, PR-style pitches, founder storytelling)
  • Assist in building early-stage brand presence across:
    • LinkedIn (primary focus)
    • TikTok, Instagram, Facebook (secondary, longer-term)

3. Email Marketing & Investor Communications

  • Create and format investor and company update newsletters
  • Ensure cross-device compatibility (especially Apple devices)
  • Test and optimize email deliverability and formatting
  • Maintain and grow contact lists (investors, partners, founders)

4. CRM & Systems Setup

  • Research, recommend, and help implement a lightweight CRM solution
  • Organize and maintain contact databases and communication pipelines
  • Assist in setting up scalable marketing and communication systems

5. File & Data Management

  • Organize Google Workspace files and folders
  • Maintain and update investor data room
  • Ensure proper handling of sensitive and confidential documents

6. Bookkeeping Support

  • Track and categorize expenses in spreadsheets
  • Maintain basic financial records and monthly reconciliations
  • Assist with expense reporting and ledger upkeep

7. Event & Networking Support

  • Identify relevant startup, investor, and tech events
  • Monitor platforms (e.g., event apps, WhatsApp groups, private lists)
  • Apply/register for events and manage attendance logistics
  • Maintain event calendars and schedules

8. AI & Productivity Enablement

  • Use AI tools (within approved private environments only) to:
    • Draft content
    • Summarize meetings
    • Assist with research and workflows
  • Continuously suggest process improvements and efficiencies

Qualifications:

  • Required
    • Strong written and spoken English (exceptional writing skills required)
    • Experience as an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or similar role
    • Background in marketing, content creation, or social media management
    • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
    • Proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs
    • Comfortable working in a fast-changing, ambiguous startup environment
    • High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Preferred
    • Experience supporting founders or startup teams
    • Familiarity with LinkedIn growth and personal branding strategies
    • Basic bookkeeping or expense tracking experience
    • Experience with CRM tools and email marketing platforms
    • Experience attending or supporting tech/startup events
  • Work Style Fit
    • Thrives in dynamic, non-repetitive work
    • Open to feedback and iterative content refinement
    • Comfortable with daily collaboration and real-time communication
    • Curious, adaptable, and excited about building from the ground up

Tools Required / Preferred:

  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, Google Meet)
  • Calendly
  • Canva
  • LinkedIn (content + engagement)
  • WhatsApp (communication)
  • AI tools (private environments only):
    • ChatGPT (Teams/Private)
    • Google Gemini
    • (Optional) Claude
  • Pitchwell (or similar PR/pitch tools)
  • CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot or lightweight alternatives – to be determined)
  • Basic spreadsheet/accounting tools

Shifts & Hours:

  • Initial: Starting with 25–30 hours per week; fixed schedule (overlapping hours with the founder (U.S. time zones))
  • Potential: Transition to full-time (40 hours/week)
  • Availability for daily check-ins and real-time collaboration

Target Start Date:

  • Flexible (not urgent) — hiring will prioritize best-fit candidate over speed

 



Skills Required

  • Strong written and spoken English
  • Experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role
  • Background in marketing, content creation, or social media management
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs
  • Experience supporting founders or startup teams
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn growth strategies
  • Basic bookkeeping or expense tracking experience
  • Experience with CRM tools and email marketing platforms
  • Experience attending or supporting tech/startup events
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The Company
38 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Virtual Colleague Philippines is a virtual assistant outsourcing company based in Manila, Philippines. Their mission is to provide opportunities for individuals to work from home and assist clients by providing suitable virtual colleagues to help them focus on building their businesses.

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