[Hiring] Strategic Executive Visibility & Research Virtual Assistant @Virtual Colleague Philippines

Role Description

This is a remote position.

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.

Unlike traditional lead generation roles, this position focuses on identifying high-value opportunities where senior executives, board members, transformation leaders, and decision-makers gather.

This role requires excellent research skills, exceptional written English, LinkedIn familiarity, and the ability to communicate professionally with executive audiences. The successful candidate will become an extension of the founder's consulting team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Workstream 1: Executive Brand Visibility & Thought Leadership
  • Purpose: Increase the founder's visibility as a respected authority in:
    • Business Transformation
    • AI Strategy
    • AI Governance
    • Executive Leadership
    • Organizational Change
    • Operating Model Transformation
    • Enterprise Programs
  • Responsibilities include:
    • Research Executive Opportunities
    • Identify and maintain a pipeline of:
      • Speaking engagements
      • Executive conferences
      • Industry summits
      • Podcasts
      • Webinars
      • Panel discussions
      • Guest article opportunities
      • Editorial submissions
      • Industry publications
      • Professional associations
      • Executive communities
    • Focus on opportunities attended by:
      • CEOs
      • Managing Directors
      • Board Members
      • COOs
      • CIOs
      • Transformation Leaders
      • Executive decision-makers
    • Executive Opportunity Assessment
    • Research and summarize:
      • Audience profile
      • Relevance
      • Submission requirements
      • Deadlines
      • Event organizers
      • Speaking criteria
      • Contact information
    • LinkedIn Executive Visibility Support
    • Research and monitor:
      • Industry conversations
      • Trending executive topics
      • Relevant hashtags
      • Influential transformation leaders
      • High-value discussions
    • Identify:
      • Posts worth engaging with
      • Executives worth connecting with
      • Potential collaboration opportunities
      • Industry discussions aligned with the founder's expertise
    • Content Repurposing
    • Repurpose existing LinkedIn content into:
      • New LinkedIn posts
      • Executive articles
      • Newsletter content
      • Thought leadership pieces
      • Guest article drafts
    • The client already has over 100 LinkedIn posts. The VA should:
      • Preserve the founder's tone
      • Maintain technical accuracy
      • Avoid AI-generated "generic" writing
      • Verify all content before submission
      • Ensure the repurposed content reflects the same professional positioning
    • Executive Outreach Drafting
    • Prepare first drafts of:
      • Speaker proposals
      • Podcast pitches
      • Conference applications
      • Guest article submissions
      • Professional introduction emails
    • All drafts will require client approval before being sent.
    • Follow-up Tracking
    • Maintain a tracker for:
      • Applications submitted
      • Follow-ups due
      • Responses received
      • Opportunities won
      • Speaking engagements secured
• Workstream 2: Strategic Partnership Research
  • Purpose: Build strategic partnerships with complementary consulting firms.
  • Research businesses within Sydney / New South Wales that fit the following profile:
    • Category A:
      • Leadership Development
      • Corporate Training
      • B2B Consulting
      • Professional Services
      • Organizational Development
      • Assurance Firms
    • Category B:
      • AI Implementation Firms
      • AI Governance Firms
      • AI Consulting Companies
  • Ideal company size:
    • Approximately 15–35 employees
    • Established businesses
    • Professional management structure
  • Research and compile:
    • Company Name
    • Website
    • LinkedIn Company Page
    • Industry
    • Approximate Team Size
    • Owner
    • Founder
    • Managing Partner
    • Managing Director
    • Business Email
    • Direct Email (where available)
    • Phone Number
    • Location
    • Notes
    • Potential Partnership Fit
  • Outreach Preparation
  • Prepare:
    • Personalized partnership introductions
    • First-draft outreach emails
    • Collaboration proposals
  • Client approval is required before any outreach.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Maintain databases
  • Update research trackers
  • Organize executive contacts
  • Maintain opportunity pipeline
  • Track deadlines
  • Prepare briefing notes
  • Provide weekly progress summaries
  • Recommend additional executive visibility opportunities
  • Research executive publications (e.g., Forbes, industry journals) and suggest alternative channels beyond LinkedIn when relevant.

Qualifications

• Strong online research
• Excellent written English
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Executive-level business writing
• LinkedIn proficiency
• Professional communication
• Business analysis
• Information synthesis
• Time management
• Self-management
• High level of discretion
• Ability to understand unfamiliar business concepts quickly

Preferred Experience

• Executive Assistant
• Business Research
• Management Consulting
• Strategy Consulting
• Corporate Communications
• Business Development Support
• Executive Branding
• LinkedIn Marketing
• Content Repurposing
• Professional Services
• Consulting Industry
• B2B Research

Ideal Candidate

• Thinks like a researcher
• Writes like a consultant
• Understands executive audiences
• Is curious and proactive
• Can distinguish between high-value and low-value opportunities
• Is comfortable working independently
• Takes ownership of outcomes
• Is interested in business strategy and consulting
• Appreciates quality over quantity

Working Arrangement

• Minimum commitment: 10 hours/week
• Flexible working schedule
• Output-driven rather than time-driven
• Preferred overlap for meetings:
  • Early morning Sydney time
  • Late afternoon Sydney time
• Daily communication via messaging
• Regular review meetings as needed