Lychee Press is a small US-based children’s book publishing company with the mission of normalizing Asians in everyday stories. I also offer author services such as book coaching, graphic design services, and printing services to aspiring authors.
I am looking for a long-term full-time virtual assistant who is a reliable self-starter, tech-savvy, organized, a strong communicator, and an efficient problem solver. There will be some training, but I need someone who is also proactive and has a can-do attitude to be able to figure out things on their own.
Daily tasks may include but are not limited to:
Lead generation/sales
– researching and collecting contact info for potential retailers and schools
– Maintain wholesale customer list, reach out to prospective retailers via email
Admin tasks
– Organizing files
– Creating documentation and tutorials on work tasks
– Managing inventory and alerting when items are low in stock
– Communicating with our warehouse on shipments
– Manage beta reader facebook group
– Copywriting/Creative writing/Blog writing
– General research on software we may want to use, pricing for new products and materials etc…
– Misc admin tasks
Basic Graphic Design + Creative tasks (will train, but you must have a good eye for design)
– Book layout design and edits using Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop and preparing book files for printer
– Creating simple graphics for website and marketing materials using Canva
– Create book/product mockups
Nice to have, but not required:
– Can speak/read basic Mandarin Chinese
– Familiar with Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
– Experience with POD platforms like Amazon KDP and Ingramspark
– Experience with Amazon FBA and Shopify
– Experience with Meta/FB ads, Google Ads and Amazon ads
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*ANY CANDIDATE THAT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*
To be considered, you must submit the following:
1. Excellent English skills. You must have an English score of C2(Advanced/Mastery), all candidates that do not have this score will not be considered.
2. Be able to commit full-time (minimum of 40 hours a week)
3. Change the subject line to include the name of your favorite children’s book
4. Tell me why you’re fit for the job
5. Send me a writing sample and examples of graphics you’ve made
Top candidates will be required to do a small exercise and have a 30-minute video interview to determine fit. The hired candidate will have a 30-day fully paid trial.
The rate starts at $500/month, with the opportunity for a pay increase down the line. Schedule is flexible as long as you perform 40 hours a week.
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Name: Katrina Liu
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