Creates presentations, flyers, posters, social media graphics, photo edits, reels, and short promotional videos for a CEO. Publishes daily marketing content, supports webinars, prepares creative assets, attends meetings, and submits end-of-day reports. The part-time role requires Canva proficiency, Microsoft Office skills, strong communication, organization, independence, discretion, and reliable internet and workspace.
About Smarthost Design Technologies LLC
Smarthost Design Technologies (Smarthost) is a growing innovative information technology and services solution provider. As an SBA 8(a) small business, our customer base spans the commercial and public sectors. With over 15 years of experience providing cybersecurity, cloud, IT infrastructure, and helpdesk support services, our solution and customer satisfaction depends highly on our People strategy. Thus we are interest in you if you have the passion, commitment for your expertise. As an ISO 2015 company, quality is at the heart of our processes. Our company values are fashioned to provide an environment where every team member is welcome and encouraged to participate as a team working together to build a company that others would reckon with.
About the role
- We are hiring a Creative Virtual Assistant who will support the CEO of a financial services company. This role sits under our BPO Services division and works closely with our marketing, branding, and operations teams. You will help bring ideas to life through clean, modern, and professional visual content. If you love creating designs, transforming raw concepts into beautiful presentations, and adding flair to online content, this role is for you.
What you'll do
- Create visually impressive PowerPoint presentations for CEO talks, webinars, and internal meetings
- Design flyers, posters, and social media graphics based on provided concepts or sample images
- Edit photos, create reels, and produce short promotional videos using provided media
- Prepare daily marketing materials and publish content on the CEO’s social media pages
- Assist the CEO during webinars and ensure creative assets are ready before each event
- Attend team meetings, calls, and video conferences regularly
- Deliver an End of Day Report every workday
- 30 hours per week, part time, with 60 hours biweekly (CST)
Qualifications
- Background in graphic design, content creation, social media management, or a similar creative role
- Strong creative eye with the ability to follow brand guidelines and match the CEO’s preferred design style
- Proficiency in Canva and other editing tools
- Good English communication skills, both spoken and written
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and professional
- Strong people skills and a collaborative mindset
- High level of integrity and discretion
- Fast and reliable internet connection
- Dedicated workspace suitable for meetings and creative work
- Comfortable attending daily meetings
- Working hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CST)
- Canva (Required); Log-in credentials will be provided once employed
- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Basic video editing tools
- Chat and meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, Slack, and WhatsApp)
- Honest, professional, and dependable
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Quick learner and open to growth opportunities
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Able to work independently and manage time well
- Please submit the following
- Updated CV
- One-minute self-introduction video in MP4 format or Loom link - Please include the link in your resume
- Sample creative work may be requested by the CEO after the final interview. You may include a watermark.
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