Virtual Assistant for KDP Publishing Support & Marketing Outreach (15 hrs/week)

I am looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to join my publishing team. This role is perfect for someone who understands the Amazon KDP ecosystem and thrives on a mix of administrative tasks and active marketing outreach.

You will be the backbone of my publishing operations, ensuring my books reach the right audience while keeping my inbox and backend systems running smoothly.

Schedule & Compensation
Hours: 15 hours per week (approx. 3 hours per day, Monday–Friday).

Payment: Bi-weekly.

Duration: Long-term partnership preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Your daily and weekly tasks will include:

KDP Publishing Support: Assisting with metadata optimization, uploading manuscripts, monitoring categories, and basic formatting checks.


Email Management: Organizing my inbox, responding to routine inquiries, and ensuring no opportunities fall through the cracks.


Email Marketing (MailerLite): Setting up and scheduling newsletters, managing subscriber lists, and building simple automated workflows.

Marketing Outreach: Proactively reaching out to book reviewers, bloggers, and influencers to secure features and reviews.

Podcast Booking: Researching relevant podcasts, crafting pitch emails, and managing the scheduling for guest appearances.

Full Admin Support: General tasks as needed, including calendar management and data entry.

Requirements
Proven experience with Amazon KDP (bookshelf management, keywords, Publisher Rocket, BookBeam, etc.).

Proficiency in MailerLite (or a similar ESP like Mailchimp/ConvertKit).

Exceptional written English with a knack for writing persuasive outreach pitches.

Highly organized and able to work independently without constant hand-holding.

Reliable internet connection and consistent communication.

How to Apply
Please submit a proposal including:
A brief summary of your experience with KDP and MailerLite.
An example of a successful outreach or "pitch" email you’ve written in the past.
Your favorite book (just so I know you read the whole post!).