Open Look Business Solutions Inc.

Publishing Specialist/Consultant

Philippines full-time Mid PHP40,000 - PHP40,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Hiring: Publishing Specialist/Consultant
Location: REMOTE-WFH Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Schedule: Full-time, Amenable to work in US-Time zones
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: Starting at 40,000 Basic Pay

Why Join us?
-100% Work-from-Home Setup
-Employment Regularization After 6 Months
-PH Government Mandated Benefits (SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth)
-13th Month Pay
-HMO Life and Health Coverage
-20% Night Premium Pay
-Paid Sick and Vacation Leaves
About our Company:
At Open Look Business Solutions Inc. - 032 Outsourcing, we believe that great teams build great businesses. Guided by our core valuesPositivity, Integrity, Tenacity, Dependability, and Belief we are committed to helping our clients grow while creating rewarding careers for our people.
About the Role:
As a Publishing Virtual Assistant, you will support authors, publishing entrepreneurs, and small indie publishers throughout the self-publishing lifecycle. From formatting manuscripts to launching book promotions, your tenacity and organizational skills will help authors bring their work to life and into the hands of readers around the world.
About your client:
You'll be working alongside a 6-figure self-published author who manages a publishing brand. With thousands of loyal readers and new releases each month, they need someone dependable, detail-driven, and proactive to keep their publishing operations running smoothly.
Your Responsibilities:

Oversee the progress of multiple ongoing client book projects (100+ active at any time)
-Track timelines and key milestones to ensure projects remain on schedule
-Proactively identify delays or bottlenecks and escalate issues to the appropriate

team/department

Ensure all team members (ghostwriters, editors, designers, etc.) are aligned on client timelines
-Maintain accurate project data and records across Basecamp and Google Sheets
-Organize and help consolidate scattered information into one central "source of truth

Who are you?

Must be a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines
-Prior experience as a Virtual Assistant or in a publishing-related role (preferred) for 2 years.
-Familiarity with platforms and tools such as Clickup, Hupsot and Wordpress.
-Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
-Embodies our core values: Positivity, Integrity, Tenacity, Dependability, and Belief

Recruitment Process Timeline:

Resume Screening Review of your qualifications
-Initial Interview A short conversation to align expectations
-Computer Check To verify your work-from-home setup
-Self-Recorded Video Interview Share your story and strengths
-Skills/Personality Assessment To know the depth of your experience
-Application Upload Profile added to our talent portal
-Client Endorsement If matched, your profile is presented to a client

Interested in applying?
Send your resume to our email at
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Technology & IT Excel Human Resources Operations Remote Collaboration Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Publishing Specialist/Consultant role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Open Look Business Solutions Inc.?
  3. Which of Excel, Human Resources and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Excel, Human Resources and Operations.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Publishing Specialist/Consultant role because I can bring practical experience in Excel, Human Resources and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Open Look Business Solutions Inc. needs from this hire.

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