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Hire a Dedicated Social Media Virtual Assistant
A social media virtual assistant from Casper VA is a dedicated remote professional who schedules your posts, manages comments and messages, and monitors trends so your channels stay active and consistent.
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A Social Media Executive keeps your social channels active and organized through posting, scheduling and response management, so they stay consistent even when your internal bandwidth is limited.
Typical Tasks
- Post scheduling
- Community management
- Trend monitoring
Role Details
Working Model: Dedicated, full-time equivalent (or specified hours), matched to your timezone.
What a social media VA handles day to day
- Planning a monthly content calendar for each platform you use.
- Scheduling posts and adapting each one to fit the platform.
- Answering comments and direct messages, and sending sales inquiries to the right person.
- Sharing customer reviews, team photos and behind-the-scenes content you supply.
- Watching for trends or local events worth joining.
- Reporting monthly on reach, engagement and messages that turned into leads.
Tools a social media VA commonly uses
Social media VAs commonly use scheduling tools like Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Hootsuite or Later, Canva for quick graphics, short-form video editors like CapCut, and the native apps for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
How the first weeks with a social media VA usually go
- Setup. You grant page access, share brand rules, photos and topics, and decide which messages the VA can answer.
- Shadowing. The VA drafts a first calendar and sample replies for your approval.
- Owning tasks. Posting and community replies run day to day, with you approving the calendar in advance instead of each post.
Who a social media VA fits, and when to hire someone else
A social media VA fits businesses that know social matters to their customers but post in bursts, and teams whose messages and comments go unanswered for too long.
If you need original graphics and video edits more than posting, hire a virtual graphic designer. If your goal is leads from paid social ads, a performance marketing specialist is the right role.
For a managed approach, see social media management and social media advertising.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Social Media Executive cost?
A dedicated Social Media Executive is a flat monthly rate with no hidden fees, payroll taxes, benefits or long-term contracts — your exact rate is quoted on a 15-minute fit call.
What tasks can a Social Media Executive handle?
Your Social Media Executive can handle tasks like post scheduling, community management and trend monitoring.
Do I have to manage the Social Media Executive?
No. We handle the HR, payroll, and high-level management. You provide the day-to-day tasks and workflows.
Are they a shared resource or dedicated to me?
Your Social Media Executive is dedicated 100% to your business, not part of a shared pool, so they learn how your business works.
How long does it take to hire a Social Media Executive?
After our initial strategy call, we typically match and onboard your Social Media Executive within 5 to 7 business days.
Can a social media virtual assistant make videos?
Many can edit short clips from footage you record on your phone. Shooting on location is usually done by you or your team.
How many platforms can one social media VA manage?
It depends on posting volume and message traffic. Most businesses do better with two or three platforms done well than many done thinly.
Before you book
Common concerns, answered
“Hiring is a hassle.”
For Casper VA roles we handle recruiting, HR and payroll, so there are no payroll taxes or benefits for you to manage.
“What will this cost me?”
You get a fixed, written quote before any work starts. Nothing begins until you've seen the full price and signed the scope. How pricing works.
“I've been burned by an agency before.”
Your signed scope lists exactly what's delivered, so there's no guessing. Monthly plans are month-to-month, with no long-term contract.
“Will I actually reach a person?”
Yes. Founder Jared Casper reviews every new request and you get a personal reply within 1 business day. Or call or text 1-207-222-7737.
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