Part Time
$5
15
Apr 12, 2026
About the Role:
I am looking for a highly organised and creative Virtual Assistant to help grow a business focused podcast and media brand.
The platform explores business, investment, and innovation across Africa, with a global audience of founders, investors, and professionals.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong marketing mindset who understands content, growth, and execution.
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What You Will Be Responsible For
1. Content Creation & Editing
• Create Instagram Reels and posts
• Edit YouTube Shorts from podcast content
• Design LinkedIn content including posts and simple audiograms
• Repurpose long form podcast content into multiple short form clips
• Write engaging captions aligned with a professional business audience
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2. Content Planning & Scheduling
• Manage a weekly content calendar
• Schedule and post content across platforms:
Instagram daily
YouTube Shorts at least 3 times per week
LinkedIn consistently each week
• Ensure consistency and quality across all platforms
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3. Growth & Engagement
• Help grow Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn audiences
• Respond to comments and messages
• Engage with relevant accounts and communities
• Encourage listeners to leave reviews and follow the podcast
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4. Podcast Guest Outreach & Coordination
• Research and identify high quality podcast guests
• Send outreach messages and manage follow ups
• Schedule confirmed guests
• Follow up with past guests for potential collaborations
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5. Creative Input & Strategy
• Suggest new content ideas and formats
• Identify trends and adapt them to the brand
• Continuously improve content performance
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6. Performance Tracking
• Track content performance (views, engagement, growth)
• Provide simple weekly reports and insights
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Requirements
• Strong experience in social media marketing and content creation
• Experience editing short form video (CapCut, Adobe Premiere or similar)
• Familiar with Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn
• Good written English (important)
• Highly organised and proactive
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Interest in business, entrepreneurship, or global markets is a strong advantage
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Bonus Skills (Not Required but Valuable)
• Experience working with media brands
• Canva design skills
• Basic understanding of SEO for YouTube or podcasts
• Experience with outreach or lead generation
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What Success Looks Like
• Consistent high-quality content being posted weekly
• Growth in followers and engagement
• Smooth and professional guest coordination
• New ideas that improve performance over time
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Working Details
• Part time to start (with potential to grow into full time)
• Long term role for the right person
• Flexible working hours, but consistency is key
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How to Apply
Please include the following in your application:
1. Links to social media accounts or content you have worked on
2. Examples of short form videos you have edited
3. A short paragraph on how you would help grow a podcast brand
4. Your favourite social media platform and why
Start your application with the word: Africa
(so I know you have read this properly)
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Final Note
I am looking for someone reliable, proactive, and serious about growth. If you are just looking for basic task work, this role is not for you.
If you want to be part of building a meaningful global brand, I would like to hear from you.