Virtual Assistant for CEO – Leads, Content & Engagement

Updated: 2025
Position Type: Part-Time
Hours: 20-25 hours per week, based on performance to grow to full time
Pay Rate: $4-$5 per hour

The Modern Edge Careers is a U.S.-based career coaching and resume writing company. We specialize in resume writing, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, and career coaching programs that help early and mid-career professionals—especially women—uncover their power, purpose, and potential. We also deliver workshops and content that inspire professionals to level up their careers.

We are looking for a proactive Virtual Assistant who is skilled in lead generation, content research, and client management. This role will also involve social media management, pitching opportunities for speaking/podcasts, and supporting our business with administrative tasks.


Your Role

You’ll be the right-hand support for the CEO, helping us attract and nurture new clients, grow our brand on social media, and secure speaking opportunities. You will have the chance to design content, research ideas, and bring creative energy to everything we do. you have experience with being very detailed as well as doing competitive research.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead Generation & Outreach (35%)
• Build lead lists from LinkedIn and other sources.
• Send personalized outreach messages to warm leads and follow up until they book a call.
• Track outreach activity in spreadsheets or CRM tools.
• Research and pitch podcasts, conferences, nonprofits, professional groups, and online creators for guest speaking, collaborations, or live sessions on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or TikTok.



2. Social Media Content & Engagement (30%)
• Design eye-catching graphics using Canva (templates and guidance provided).
• Edit videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn, and Threads.
• Research trending content ideas on TikTok, Threads, and other platforms.
• Create social media captions in our brand style and post them across platforms.
• Develop a content calendar (weekly and monthly) to keep our platforms active and engaging.
• Spend time engaging daily (commenting on posts, responding to messages, using hashtags).



3. Content Research & Blogs (15%)
• Research career-related topics by reviewing online articles, TikTok trends, and blogs.
• Draft 3–4 blog posts and newsletters per week using ChatGPT (with edits and review by the CEO).
• Build a content idea bank for posts, graphics, and video ideas.

4. Admin & Client Support (10%)
• Organize Google Drive and Notion files, documents, and client records.
• Send reminders for calls and client updates (such as follow-ups or thank-you notes).
• Help coordinate projects with contractors (e.g., resume writers).
• Handle email cleanup and maintenance.


What We’re Looking For
• Excellent English skills (both written and spoken).
• Experience with social media content creation and lead generation.
• Canva skills (graphic design for posts, guides, and presentations).
• Basic video editing for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or LinkedIn videos.
• Comfortable researching content ideas on TikTok, Threads, and other platforms.
• Organized, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and creative thinking.


Nice-to-Have Skills
• Experience with career services or coaching industries.
• Understanding of SEO basics for blogs and content.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools (e.g., MailerLite or ConvertKit).



What We Offer
• Flexible remote work schedule.
• Creative freedom — bring your own ideas to the table.
• Training, scripts, and templates provided.
• Competitive pay with opportunity for bonuses.
• A chance to grow with a mission-driven company that empowers professionals.



To Apply

Please send:
1. Your resume or portfolio.
2. A short message explaining why this role excites you.
3. Samples of your social media graphics, captions, or videos.