Strategic Executive Visibility & Research Virtual Assistant (Executive Brand, Strategic Partnerships & Research Support) at Virtual Colleague Philippines
Worldwide
<p>This is a remote position.</p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Strategic Executive Visibility & Research Virtual Assistant</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><i>(Executive Brand, Strategic Partnerships & Research Support)</i><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Reports to:</b> Founder & Principal Consultant<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Location: AU<br></li> <li style="">Minimum Hours: 10 hours per week<br></li> <li style="">Communication Channel: Email/WhatsApp <br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Industry</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Business Transformation | AI Strategy | Executive Consulting | Organizational Change | Governance<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>About the Client</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Our client is the Founder of a Consulting firm that helps organizations deliver large-scale business transformation, AI strategy, governance, operating model redesign, and organizational change.<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Having spent years leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives in senior corporate leadership, the founder is now building the consulting practice and is seeking a highly capable Virtual Assistant who can become a strategic support partner—not simply an administrative assistant.<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">The ideal candidate enjoys research, understands executive-level communication, thinks critically, and can represent a senior consultant professionally.<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Position Summary</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">We are looking for a highly analytical, research-oriented Virtual Assistant who will support our client's executive visibility strategy, strategic partnership development, and professional brand positioning.<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Unlike traditional lead generation roles, this position focuses on identifying high-value opportunities where senior executives, board members, transformation leaders, and decision-makers gather.<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">This role requires excellent research skills, exceptional written English, LinkedIn familiarity, and the ability to communicate professionally with executive audiences.<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">The successful candidate will become an extension of the founder's consulting team.<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Primary Responsibilities</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Workstream 1</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Executive Brand Visibility & Thought Leadership</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Purpose:<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Increase the founder's visibility as a respected authority in:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Business Transformation<br></li> <li style="">AI Strategy<br></li> <li style="">AI Governance<br></li> <li style="">Executive Leadership<br></li> <li style="">Organizational Change<br></li> <li style="">Operating Model Transformation<br></li> <li style="">Enterprise Programs<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">Responsibilities include:<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Research Executive Opportunities</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Identify and maintain a pipeline of:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Speaking engagements<br></li> <li style="">Executive conferences<br></li> <li style="">Industry summits<br></li> <li style="">Podcasts<br></li> <li style="">Webinars<br></li> <li style="">Panel discussions<br></li> <li style="">Guest article opportunities<br></li> <li style="">Editorial submissions<br></li> <li style="">Industry publications<br></li> <li style="">Professional associations<br></li> <li style="">Executive communities<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">Focus on opportunities attended by:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">CEOs<br></li> <li style="">Managing Directors<br></li> <li style="">Board Members<br></li> <li style="">COOs<br></li> <li style="">CIOs<br></li> <li style="">Transformation Leaders<br></li> <li style="">Executive decision-makers<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">(Not general public audiences.)<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Executive Opportunity Assessment</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Research and summarize:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Audience profile<br></li> <li style="">Relevance<br></li> <li style="">Submission requirements<br></li> <li style="">Deadlines<br></li> <li style="">Event organizers<br></li> <li style="">Speaking criteria<br></li> <li style="">Contact information<br></li> </ul> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>LinkedIn Executive Visibility Support</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Research and monitor:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Industry conversations<br></li> <li style="">Trending executive topics<br></li> <li style="">Relevant hashtags<br></li> <li style="">Influential transformation leaders<br></li> <li style="">High-value discussions<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">Identify:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Posts worth engaging with<br></li> <li style="">Executives worth connecting with<br></li> <li style="">Potential collaboration opportunities<br></li> <li style="">Industry discussions aligned with the founder's expertise<br></li> </ul> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Content Repurposing</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Repurpose existing LinkedIn content into:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">New LinkedIn posts<br></li> <li style="">Executive articles<br></li> <li style="">Newsletter content<br></li> <li style="">Thought leadership pieces<br></li> <li style="">Guest article drafts<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">The client already has over 100 LinkedIn posts.<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">The VA should:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Preserve the founder's tone<br></li> <li style="">Maintain technical accuracy<br></li> <li style="">Avoid AI-generated "generic" writing<br></li> <li style="">Verify all content before submission<br></li> <li style="">Ensure the repurposed content reflects the same professional positioning<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">The client emphasized that ChatGPT should be used only as a drafting assistant—not as the final writer. Every piece must be reviewed for technical accuracy and alignment with the original intent.<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Executive Outreach Drafting</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Prepare first drafts of:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Speaker proposals<br></li> <li style="">Podcast pitches<br></li> <li style="">Conference applications<br></li> <li style="">Guest article submissions<br></li> <li style="">Professional introduction emails<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">All drafts will require client approval before being sent.<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Follow-up Tracking</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Maintain a tracker for:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Applications submitted<br></li> <li style="">Follow-ups due<br></li> <li style="">Responses received<br></li> <li style="">Opportunities won<br></li> <li style="">Speaking engagements secured<br></li> </ul> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Workstream 2</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Strategic Partnership Research</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Purpose:<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Build strategic partnerships with complementary consulting firms.<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Research businesses within Sydney / New South Wales that fit the following profile:<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Category A</b><br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Leadership Development<br></li> <li style="">Corporate Training<br></li> <li style="">B2B Consulting<br></li> <li style="">Professional Services<br></li> <li style="">Organizational Development<br></li> <li style="">Assurance Firms<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Category B</b><br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">AI Implementation Firms<br></li> <li style="">AI Governance Firms<br></li> <li style="">AI Consulting Companies<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">Ideal company size:<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Approximately<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">15–35 employees<br></li> <li style="">Established businesses<br></li> <li style="">Professional management structure<br></li> </ul> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Research and compile:<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Company Name<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Website<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">LinkedIn Company Page<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Industry<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Approximate Team Size<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Owner<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Founder<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Managing Partner<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Managing Director<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Business Email<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Direct Email (where available)<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Phone Number<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Location<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Notes<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Potential Partnership Fit<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Outreach Preparation</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Prepare:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Personalized partnership introductions<br></li> <li style="">First-draft outreach emails<br></li> <li style="">Collaboration proposals<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">Client approval is required before any outreach.<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Additional Responsibilities</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Maintain databases<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Update research trackers<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Organize executive contacts<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Maintain opportunity pipeline<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Track deadlines<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Prepare briefing notes<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Provide weekly progress summaries<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Recommend additional executive visibility opportunities<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Research executive publications (e.g., Forbes, industry journals) and suggest alternative channels beyond LinkedIn when relevant.<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Required Skills</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Strong online research<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Excellent written English<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Outstanding attention to detail<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Critical thinking<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Executive-level business writing<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">LinkedIn proficiency<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Professional communication<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Business analysis<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Information synthesis<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Time management<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Self-management<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">High level of discretion<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Ability to understand unfamiliar business concepts quickly<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Preferred Experience</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Executive Assistant<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Business Research<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Management Consulting<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Strategy Consulting<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Corporate Communications<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Business Development Support<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Executive Branding<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">LinkedIn Marketing<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Content Repurposing<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Professional Services<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">Consulting Industry<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">B2B Research<br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">The client specifically noted that the quality of the candidate's research process and outputs matters more than relying solely on Google Search or generic AI prompts.<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Ideal Candidate</b><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px">The ideal VA:<br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Thinks like a researcher<br></li> <li style="">Writes like a consultant<br></li> <li style="">Understands executive audiences<br></li> <li style="">Is curious and proactive<br></li> <li style="">Can distinguish between high-value and low-value opportunities<br></li> <li style="">Is comfortable working independently<br></li> <li style="">Takes ownership of outcomes<br></li> <li style="">Is interested in business strategy and consulting<br></li> <li style="">Appreciates quality over quantity<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px">The client emphasized that they prefer someone with more experience than a typical entry-level executive assistant, as the work requires judgment, executive positioning, and specialized research capabilities.<br></p> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> <hr><br> </div><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b>Working Arrangement</b><br></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Minimum commitment: 10 hours/week<br></li> <li style="">Flexible working schedule<br></li> <li style="">Output-driven rather than time-driven<br></li> <li style="">Preferred overlap for meetings:<br></li> <ul style="margin-top:0cm"> <li style="">Early morning Sydney time or<br></li> <li style="">Late afternoon Sydney time<br></li> </ul> <li style="">Daily communication via messaging<br></li> <li style="">Regular review meetings as needed<br></li> </ul><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"> <br></p> <div> <br> </div><br>
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