PR Outreach, Admin, and Website Assistant for Tech Startup

Job Title:
Full-Time Virtual Assistant (PR & SEO Outreach)

Job Description:
Sickening Events is seeking a highly motivated, self-sufficient Virtual Assistant based in the Philippines to manage our public relations outreach and SEO efforts. This role requires someone proactive, resourceful, and capable of delivering results with minimal supervision.

Your primary responsibilities will include securing media opportunities for our company and founder, handling all outreach and scheduling for interviews, and growing our online presence through strategic backlinking. You’ll play a crucial role in elevating Sickening Events' visibility by proactively pitching to podcasts, magazines, blogs, and other media outlets while also implementing SEO-driven strategies to enhance our website’s ranking.

If you’re an independent problem-solver with experience in PR outreach and SEO, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
- Media & PR Outreach:
1. Identify relevant podcasts, talk shows, online magazines, and other media outlets for interviews and guest features.
2. Craft compelling pitches and conduct outreach to book interviews and guest spots for our founder and company.
3. Handle all scheduling and coordination for confirmed interviews, ensuring smooth communication between hosts and Sickening Events.
4. Build and maintain a database of potential media contacts and outreach efforts.

- SEO & Backlinking:
1. Research and identify high-quality backlink opportunities (guest blogs, directories, industry mentions, etc.).
2. Conduct outreach to secure backlinks and media placements that improve our website’s search engine ranking.
3. Track backlinking efforts and assess their impact on SEO performance.

- General Administrative Support:
1. Maintain organized records of outreach efforts, responses, and scheduled interviews.
2. Provide weekly reports on PR and SEO progress.
3. Take initiative in identifying new opportunities for media exposure and digital presence growth.

- Required Qualifications:
1. Proven experience in PR outreach, media pitching, or booking guest spots for brands or individuals.
2. Knowledge of SEO best practices, backlink building, and digital PR strategies.
3. Exceptional English communication skills (both written and verbal).
4. Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
5. Strong research skills with the ability to identify new media and backlink opportunities.
6. Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and CRM tools for managing outreach campaigns.

- Preferred Qualifications:
1. Prior experience working in PR, influencer marketing, or SEO for a startup or SaaS company.
2. Existing relationships with journalists, bloggers, or podcast hosts.
3. Experience with SEO tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, or Google Search Console.
4. Familiarity with the events, nightlife, or ticketing industry.

- What We Offer:
1. Full-time remote position with flexible working hours.
2. Competitive salary based on experience.
3. Performance-based incentives for securing high-quality PR placements and backlinks.
4. The opportunity to work with a fast-growing, queer-owned SaaS startup disrupting the ticketing industry.
5. Growth potential within the company, with the possibility of expanding responsibilities over time.