General Virtual Assistant for Amazon Book Publishing Support

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented General Virtual Assistant to help support book publishing projects for an Amazon KDP client. This role is mainly focused on helping move books through the publishing process smoothly. You will assist with production coordination, vendor follow-ups, file organization, task tracking, and communication between the client, editors, formatters, cover designers, and other publishing support vendors. This is not a writing role. We need someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable helping manage the moving parts of multiple book projects. Responsibilities may include: Assisting with book production coordination from manuscript to publishing-ready files Following up with writers, editors, formatters, cover designers, and other vendors Organizing book files, drafts, covers, source links, and final deliverables Updating trackers, task boards, and publishing timelines Checking that files are complete before moving to the next production stage Helping prepare book details for publishing, such as title, subtitle, description, categories, keywords, and contributor information Coordinating revisions and making sure feedback is properly passed to the right person Helping the client stay updated on project progress Supporting basic Amazon KDP-related admin tasks Ideal candidate: Has experience as a VA, project assistant, or publishing assistant Familiar with Amazon KDP, book publishing, or digital product production Very organized and detail-oriented Good at following up without needing constant reminders Comfortable working with Google Drive, Google Docs, spreadsheets, and project management tools Can communicate clearly and professionally with vendors and team members Able to spot missing details, delays, or unclear instructions before they become bigger issues Nice to have: Experience coordinating book editors, formatters, or cover designers Familiarity with KDP upload requirements Experience using ClickUp, Asana, or similar tools Basic understanding of book metadata, publishing timelines, and file quality checks Important: We are looking for someone dependable who can help keep projects moving. The right person does not need to know everything about publishing from day one, but they should be willing to learn, communicate clearly, and stay on top of details. When applying, please share: Your experience as a VA or project assistant Any experience you have with Amazon KDP or book publishing The tools you are comfortable using