About the Client:

Our client is currently in the process of writing a non-fiction book that draws on a wide range of printed industry reports, publications, and reference material. The project involves extracting and compiling quotes and referenced content for integration into the manuscript. The author is seeking a meticulous and reliable Virtual Assistant to support with typing, formatting, and referencing of source material over several months.

Requirements:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Virtual Assistant to assist with the typed extraction of content from hardcopy reports and publications, including accurate referencing of sources. The role will begin with a larger initial handover and will continue with smaller batches of work overtime. This is ideal for someone with excellent formatting, typing accuracy, and referencing skills.

Role and Responsibility:

Typed Extraction from Printed Material:

• Typing highlighted extracts from hardcopy publications as provided by the author.
• Ensuring all entries are formatted consistently and clearly.

Referencing and Source Documentation:

• Accurately referencing each extract using standard citation format (publication/report name, author/publisher, page number, date, etc.)
• Maintaining a bibliography document to accompany all typed content.

Client Collaboration

• Receiving physical documents via in-person handover from the author.
• Attending occasional Zoom calls to clarify instructions or material, as needed

Ongoing Project Support:

• Managing and storing batches of content for regular handovers.
• Remaining available for intermittent work across the duration of the writing process.

Skills and Requirements:

• Excellent typing speed and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with academic or professional referencing standards.
• Strong organisational and document formatting skills.
• Comfortable working with physical materials and digital outputs.
• Good communication and time management, with the ability to work independently.

Working Hours and Location:

• Expected Working Hours: Initial project batch to be completed following a physical handover of material. Ongoing work anticipated in smaller batches over the coming months. 
• Location: This is a remote role; however, the VA must be based in Ireland, with a preference for those located in or near Dublin to facilitate occasional in-person handovers of physical materials.n Ireland. 

• For Virtual Assistants Already Registered with Us: Please send an email directly to operations@virtualassistants.ie, indicating your interest in the role. Please list the Reference Number (REF: GK0525) in your reply and mention the role title.

• For Virtual Assistants Not Yet Registered with Us:  If you are not currently registered with Virtual Assistants Ireland but possess the qualifications and passion we seek, we encourage you to apply to express your interest in this role by applying via the link below.