Publishing Virtual Assistant for Gated Blog

Job Post: Publishing Virtual Assistant (Content Operations & Formatting)
About Us
Rickett Investment Research is a contrarian finance blog and research platform, building toward a hedge fund launch. We publish data-driven, long-form content on disciplined leverage, regime shifts, and markets. Our audience includes high-net-worth individuals, allocators, and finance professionals.
We are looking for a Publishing VA to manage the operational side of content publishing: formatting, scheduling, branding, compliance, and content calendar management. This is a back-office role focused on accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities
Content Publishing
Upload and format blog posts in WordPress (with MemberPress integration).
Add headings, images, SEO metadata, internal/external links, and disclaimers.
Ensure proper branding (fonts, colors, style).
Format and schedule newsletters in ConvertKit (segmented lists: General, Paid, RIA Funnel, Hedge Fund Funnel).
Create and maintain gated content (PDFs, whitepapers, research reports).
Apply watermarks and disclaimers on PDFs and images.
Content Calendar
Own the master content calendar (Google Sheets).
Track all items: Draft ? In Review ? Approved ? Scheduled ? Published.
Maintain a 3-month backlog of blog posts.
Ensure deadlines are met (2 blogs/month, 1 newsletter/month).
Share calendar with Engagement VA for awareness.
Branding & Compliance
Add watermarks/footnotes to charts and graphics: “Rickett Research LLC | ---------- .”
Verify disclaimers are included across blogs, newsletters, PDFs, and library uploads.
Ensure MemberPress and ConvertKit segment rules are applied correctly.
File & Asset Management
Organize all drafts, newsletters, images, and PDFs in Google Drive with consistent naming (YYYY-MM-DD_Title).
Keep publishing assets easy to locate and version-controlled.
Site Maintenance (Light)
Use GA4 & Search Console to check for SEO or technical issues.
Report broken links, missing tags, or site errors.
Suggest process improvements to streamline publishing.

Requirements
Strong experience with WordPress, ConvertKit, and MemberPress (or similar CMS/ESP tools).
Familiarity with SEO basics (meta descriptions, keywords, linking).
Comfortable using Canva (or similar) for basic design and watermarking.
Highly organized and detail-oriented — enjoys checklists and deadlines.
Excellent written English (for formatting/proofreading, not audience engagement).
Ability to follow compliance and style guidelines consistently.

Nice to Have
Experience preparing gated content libraries.
Familiarity with Google Analytics (GA4).
Background in financial/educational content publishing.

Compensation
Hourly rate: $7–9 USD (depending on experience and skill).
Initial trial: 1 month at ~10–15 hrs/week. Role may expand as publishing volume grows.

How to Apply
Please send:
A short introduction (2–3 sentences).
Links to WordPress or ConvertKit projects you’ve worked on.
An example of a blog post or newsletter you formatted (screenshot or link).
Your hourly rate and availability.
Applications without formatting/publishing examples will not be considered.

What We Offer
Long-term opportunity to grow with a serious, professional finance brand.
Clear workflows and SOPs — you’ll know exactly what to do and when.
Flexible, remote-friendly schedule with weekly deadlines.