Social Media/Administrative Personal Assistant POST NUMBER: 455053
Position: Social Media/Administrative Personal Assistant
Compensation: $60,000-$70,000
Location: Manhattan, NY Fully Onsite
Duration: Perm
We're looking for a sharp, driven, and adaptable Personal Assistant & Social Media Coordinator to support a high-profile professional in both her day-to-day life and growing media presence — including a dynamic podcast and personal brand.
This is a combination of personal assistance and social media requiring equal parts personal organization and digital savvy, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a sharp eye for aesthetics, understands branding, and is comfortable navigating both personal errands and public-facing platforms like TikTok, Instagram etc.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Assistant Duties:
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Coordinate daily logistics: scheduling, booking travel, making reservations, running errands
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Serve as a reliable point of contact for last-minute changes and fast-moving plans
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Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
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Be on-the-go when needed — flexibility is key
Social Media Responsibilities:
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Assist in developing and executing a social media strategy to grow a podcast and personal brand, especially across TikTok and Instagram
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Create, schedule, and post engaging content
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Track growth, engagement, and content performance
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Research trends, influencers, and opportunities for collaboration or audience expansion
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Write short-form content and help craft professional messaging or outreach
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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A degree or strong academic background (Communications, Marketing, PR, Journalism or related preferred)
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Prior experience or internship in social media, digital marketing, or branding
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Strong writing and communication skills — you can draft a professional letter and also write a snappy TikTok caption
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A strong sense of style, pop culture awareness, and the ability to speak in the language of modern brands
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Interest in media, podcasting, and personal brand development
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Ability to multitask and stay composed with a dynamic, high-energy personality
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A proactive mindset — someone who’s two steps ahead, with a get-it-done attitude
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.