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TYPE OF WORK
Part Time
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WAGE / SALARY
AUD$800 - $1000 per month
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HOURS PER WEEK
25
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DATE UPDATED
Jan 5, 2026
Virtual Assistant / Online Business Manager - Health Newsletter & YouTube Channel
About Us
We're launching a digital media business in the health and wellness space, specifically helping people with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar through practical, actionable advice.
The business consists of:
An
A YouTube channel
Digital products (PDFs, courses, workshops)
Paid advertising campaigns
We're looking for a skilled, proactive VA to join us from Day 1 of this exciting venture. You won't just be doing tasks - you'll be helping build something from the ground up and growing with the business.
The Opportunity
This is a ground-floor opportunity. We're not handing you an established system - we're building it together. If you prove yourself, this role will grow into an Online Business Manager position with more responsibility and higher pay as the business scales.
Starting: Immediately
Hours: 20-25 hours/week to start, growing to 30-40 hours as we scale
Schedule: Flexible, but some overlap with Australian business hours (AEST) preferred
Pay: PHP 25,000 - 35,000/month depending on experience (negotiable for the right candidate)
Duration: Long-term (12+ months)
What You'll Be Doing
Newsletter Management (Beehiiv)
Format and schedule newsletter editions (3x per week)
Manage subscriber list and segments
Set up and maintain
Track open rates, click rates, and growth metrics
Respond to subscriber replies and questions
YouTube Channel
Upload and optimise videos (titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails)
Schedule content calendar
Respond to comments and engage with community
Track analytics and report on performance
Research trending topics in the diabetes/health space
Create timestamps and chapters for videos
Content Support
Create graphics using Canva (thumbnails, social posts, PDF formatting)
Format written content into PDFs and lead magnets
Repurpose long-form content into social media posts
Light editing of written content (grammar, formatting)
Research competitors and content ideas
Advertising Support
Help set up Meta
Monitor ad performance daily
Create simple ad graphics in Canva
Track cost per subscriber and key metrics
Flag issues or anomalies
Digital Products
Help set up products in Gumroad or Teachable
Manage customer enquiries
Track sales and refund requests
Assist with course content organisation
General Admin
Manage shared Google Drive / Notion workspace
Maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) as we build them
Schedule and coordinate with contractors (video editors, designers)
Track expenses and basic bookkeeping in spreadsheets
Inbox management and filtering
Tools You'll Use
Beehiiv
Canva (graphics)
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
YouTube Studio
Meta Business Manager
Notion or ClickUp (project management)
Slack or WhatsApp (communication)
ChatGPT / Claude (AI tools for content assistance)
Who You Are
Must Have
Excellent written English (you'll be writing/editing customer-facing content)
Experience managing
Strong Canva skills
Comfortable with spreadsheets and tracking metrics
Self-starter who takes initiative (you won't be micromanaged)
Reliable internet connection and backup power
Available to start within 1-2 weeks
Nice to Have
Experience with Beehiiv, ConvertKit, or similar
Experience running
Basic video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere, or similar)
Experience in health/wellness niche
Experience setting up digital products (Gumroad, Teachable, Kajabi)
Understanding of SEO basics
Personality Fit
Proactive: You see something that needs doing and you do it
Detail-oriented: You catch errors before they go live
Organised: You can manage multiple projects without dropping balls
Good communicator: You ask questions when unclear, provide updates without being asked
Growth mindset: You want to learn and grow with the business
What Success Looks Like
Month 1:
All systems set up and running smoothly
Newsletter going out 3x/week on schedule
YouTube uploads happening consistently
You understand the business and audience
Month 3:
You're managing day-to-day operations independently
Suggesting improvements and new ideas
Helping prepare for our first digital product launch
Month 6:
Running the operational side of a business with 100,000+ subscribers
Managing a small team of contractors
Potential promotion to Online Business Manager role
How to Apply
Please include in your application:
A short introduction (2-3 paragraphs) telling me:
Your relevant experience
Why this role interests you
Your availability and working hours
Answers to these questions:
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Have you managed a YouTube channel before? If yes, what was the channel about and how many subscribers?
Rate your Canva skills 1-10 and describe what you've created
Have you ever run
What's your experience with health/wellness content (if any)?
A short writing sample:
Write 3-4 sentences that could be used in a newsletter about diabetes, giving one simple tip for managing blood sugar. (This tests your English and ability to write in a friendly, helpful tone)
Your expected salary in PHP per month
Please do NOT send:
Generic copy-paste applications
Just your resume with no answers to the questions
One-sentence applications
I read every application personally and respond to all serious candidates within 48-72 hours.
Why Work With Us
Ground floor opportunity: Help build something from scratch and grow with it
Flexible schedule: We care about results, not clock-watching
Growth potential: This role will expand as the business grows - we want someone long-term
Interesting work: Health content that actually helps people, not boring corporate stuff
Good communication: You'll always know what's happening and why
Respectful relationship: We treat our tea
Questions?
Feel free to message with any questions about the role before applying. I'm happy to clarify anything.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
