Virtual Assistant Job at Tennessee Press Association, Detroit, MI

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  • Tennessee Press Association
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This is a remote position.

The Tennessee Press Association is the trade association of Tennessee’s daily and non-daily newspapers, and it is the parent organization of Tennessee Press Service and Tennessee Press Association Foundation. It was founded in 1870-71 for the purpose of creating a unified voice for the newspaper industry of Tennessee.

Today, TPA continues to provide assistance to its 131 member newspapers by monitoring legislative activities, providing training programs, issuing press credentials, maintaining a Web site and employment database, and providing regular meetings and forums to foster the exchange of information and ideas.

Virtual Assistant job summary

Are you an experienced virtual assistant who loves variety in their schedule and can handle a multitude of tasks with a can-do attitude? Our company is growing rapidly and is in need of a virtual assistant to provide remote administrative support for our office. The ideal candidate will have some executive or administrative support experience, stellar communication skills, and a professional demeanor. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Location

Location, ST

Virtual Assistant responsibilities

  • Answer, screen, and return phone calls in a professional manner
  • Coordinate calendar management tasks such as scheduling meetings, rescheduling, and confirming meetings
  • Take care of email management duties and update contact lists when necessary - including writing, proofreading, and sending emails
  • Post regularly on social media accounts and perform simple website updates, such as FAQs on Wordpress sites, blogs, or other platforms
  • Book and confirm accommodations, logistics, and travel arrangements as needed
  • Perform additional administrative tasks such as online research, light bookkeeping, and data entry as requested
Requirements

Virtual Assistant qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is needed; some college is an asset
  • 1-2 years of experience as an office assistant, administrative assistant, personal assistant, or executive assistant is needed
  • Must be productive in a home office/virtual office environment with a reliable internet connection and proficiency with remote or cloud-based tools such as instant messaging, Skype, Zoom, and Google Suite
  • Exemplary time-management, customer service, organization, and communication skills, both written and verbal, are imperative
  • Able to produce high-quality work consistently, with little to no supervision on a variety of projects
  • Advanced computer proficiency, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is desired
Benefits

Our offerings include:

- **Medical, Dental, and Vision:** Available from the 1st day of the month following your start date.

- **Paid Time Off (PTO):** 13 days in the first year, 16 days in the second year.

- **Paid Holidays:** New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

- **Floating Holidays:** Up to 2 per year.

- **Competitive Compensation:** Including annual performance reviews.

- **401(k) Retirement Plan:** With employer matching.

- **Company Paid Benefits:** Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and more.

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