Executive Assistant / Editorial Operations Coordinator

Philippines / South Africa
VA/EA – Operations /
Executive Assistant / Part-Time /
Remote
Role Overview

Be the right hand to a book editor/writer working across multiple publishers and clients. You’ll own the admin and operational “glue” calendar, scheduling, task follow-through, invoicing logistics and (if you have the background) support light editorial operations like fact-checking and style-sheet upkeep. Meticulous English, excellent judgment, and calm organization are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Calendar & Capacity
● Manage Google Calendar: scheduling, holds, and focus blocks.
● Translate new project scopes into realistic timelines using existing spreadsheets and historical durations; keep schedules current.

Projects & Tracking
● Maintain simple trackers for manuscripts and deliverables (what’s due from authors, what’s due back).
● Send concise status summaries and follow-ups so nothing slips.

Invoicing & Admin
● Maintain a living reference of per-publisher invoicing rules (formats, portals, fields, contacts, due dates).
● Prepare and send invoices in QuickBooks; ensure accuracy and on-time submission; file confirmations/receipts.

Editorial Ops Support (Nice-to-Have but Valuable)
● Light fact-checking (verify dates, names, quotations) and consistency checks (proper nouns, spellings) without AI tools.
● Initialize/maintain style sheets from templates; flag inconsistencies for editor review.

Documentation & Improvement
○ Keep tidy SOPs/checklists; propose sensible tweaks to reduce rework.
○ Protect confidentiality and handle sensitive materials with care.

Must-Haves
● Impeccable written and spoken English (publishing-caliber clarity, zero typos).
● 2–4+ years in an EA/operations, editorial coordination, or client-service admin role.
● Habitual detail orientation and follow-through; you love turning notes into checklists and deadlines.
● Proficiency with Google Calendar/Docs/Sheets and QuickBooks (invoicing).
● Comfort learning client-specific rules and keeping them organized for fast retrieval.
● Ability to work a consistent routine with some CT overlap and deliver within agreed turnaround times.
● Strict no-AI usage for manuscripts/research (contractual requirement).

Nice-to-Haves
● Experience in publishing, editing, or literary environments (familiarity with style sheets; CMS/AP awareness).
● Experience with Bonsai (or similar project systems) and simple tracker/report building in Sheets.
● Light research/fact-checking background using credible sources and citations.
● Familiarity with safeguarding author/publisher IP and NDAs. Tools You’ll Use Google Workspace (Calendar/Docs/Sheets), QuickBooks, Bonsai (PM), email/Zoom/Slack (or similar).

What Success Looks Like (60–90 days)
● Calendar and capacity plans reflect reality; deadlines are met without fire drills.
● Invoices go out accurately and on time; publisher rules are centralized and easy to follow.
● Deliverable trackers are current; editor always knows “what’s due next.”
● (If applicable) Style sheets are up to date; factual inconsistencies are flagged early.
$500 - $700 a month
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