Podcast Video Editor & Administrative Virtual Assistant

About the Role

I am a Singapore-based financial adviser and creator of Unstoppable with Avril, a podcast featuring authentic stories, meaningful conversations and personal growth.

I am looking for a creative, reliable and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant who can bring my video content ideas to life while supporting general administrative quality checks.

This is a long-term, part-time position for someone who enjoys both creative work and keeping things organised and accurate.

Main Responsibilities

A. Podcast Video Editing & Content Creation (70%)

• Edit long-form podcast episodes and create engaging short-form clips for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Reels.
• Translate my creative ideas, instructions and reference videos into polished content that matches my vision.
• Identify interesting moments, strong hooks and meaningful highlights from podcast recordings.
• Add accurate subtitles, music, transitions, graphics and other appropriate effects.
• Improve video pacing, visual flow and audio quality.
• Create simple thumbnails and promotional visuals where necessary.
• Ensure consistency in branding, style and quality.
• Organise video files and meet agreed deadlines.
• Incorporate feedback promptly and accurately.
• Proactively suggest creative improvements.

B. General Administration & Quality Checking (30%)

• Review administrative paperwork completed by my existing admin staff.
• Cross-check figures, receipts, invoices and supporting documents.
• Identify missing information, discrepancies, incorrect entries and incomplete paperwork.
• Review spreadsheets for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure documents are properly organised and filed.
• Maintain simple checking records and flag errors for correction.
• Assist with occasional general administrative tasks.

No professional accounting qualifications are required. Basic spreadsheet skills, careful checking and strong attention to detail are sufficient. Training and checklists will be provided.

Requirements

Must-Have Skills

• Proven video-editing experience, preferably with podcasts, interviews or social media content.
• Proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or similar software.
• Good creative instincts, storytelling ability and attention to visual aesthetics.
• Comfortable using Google Sheets, Excel and Google Drive.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing numbers and documents.
• Good English communication skills.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
• Reliable, organised, responsive and open to constructive feedback.
• Willing to learn and improve.
• Reliable internet connection and a computer capable of video editing.

Bonus Skills

• Experience editing multi-camera podcasts.
• Canva and thumbnail design.
• AI-assisted video-editing tools.
• Previous experience as an administrative VA.

Working Arrangement

• Remote, Philippines-based.
• Part-time: approximately 20 hours per week initially.
• Flexible working hours, with reasonable availability for communication during Singapore business hours.
• Salary: USD $6–$8/hour depending on experience and demonstrated skills.
• Opportunity for more hours and a longer-term working relationship based on performance.

What I Value

I value people who are creative yet meticulous, independent yet receptive to feedback, and responsible for the quality of their work.

You don't have to know everything from day one, but you must be willing to learn, communicate clearly and take ownership of your responsibilities.

I will provide creative direction and reference materials. I am looking for someone who can understand what I have in mind, execute it thoughtfully and continuously improve.

How to Apply

Please send:

1. A brief introduction about yourself and your relevant experience.
2. Links to 2–3 videos you personally edited, preferably podcasts or short-form social media content.
3. Which video-editing software you use.
4. Your experience with spreadsheets, administrative work or document checking.
5. Your expected hourly rate and available working hours.
6. Your computer specifications and internet speed.

Attention-to-detail check

Start your application with the words "Creative Eye, Critical Mind".

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a paid practical assessment covering video editing and basic administrative checking.

I look forward to finding someone who takes pride in both creativity and accuracy.