--- title: 'Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant (Real Estate Focus) at Assist World' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/digital-marketing-virtual-assistant-real-estate-focus-assist-world-south-africa-pc26n69szg0m' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant (Real Estate Focus) at Assist World - **Company:** Assist World - **Location:** South Africa - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world/2d02c656-cc08-4024-9960-cd99e6fc0663 ## Job description ## Role Overview We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant on behalf of our agency partner and their featured Real Estate client. In this role, you will be responsible for executing custom-designed digital marketing strategies developed by our Marketing Strategist to support an active, top-producing real estate agent. The end client is a highly engaged, hands-on real estate professional who emphasizes trust, community connection, and long-term client relationships. You will work under the strategic direction of the Lead Marketing Strategist to manage digital assets, execute email campaigns, maintain brand consistency across social media, and engage local audiences. ## Key Responsibilities Social Media Management & Brand Storytelling - Content Execution: Schedule and publish recurring posts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter following the established marketing calendar. - Property & Community Highlights: Format graphics and short-form video content showcasing active/sold listings, open houses, local market updates, and community highlights. - Brand Storytelling: Draft engaging captions aligned with the agent’s core values: transparent communication, investment insights, and local market expertise. - Engagement & Lead Escalation: Monitor post comments, incoming DMs, and community interactions daily. Engage warmly with followers and immediately flag potential buyer/seller leads to the agent. Email Marketing & Client Nurturing - Newsletter Assembly: Draft, format, and schedule bi-weekly/monthly email newsletters using the client’s real estate CRM and email marketing software. - Content Integration: Incorporate market reports, home valuation tools, featured listings, and home-maintenance advice into routine broadcasts. - Database Maintenance: Organize and segment contact lists (e.g., active buyers, prospective sellers, past clients, and referral partners). Digital Asset Management & Graphic Design - Graphic Design: Create polished social media posts, story templates, open house flyers, and market update graphics using established Canva templates. - Resource Promotion: Drive target audience traffic to digital client resources (home valuation landing pages, mortgage calculators, buyer/seller guides). - Media Organization: Organize listing photo assets, property walkthrough clips, and client testimonials in shared cloud drives. Reporting & Agency Collaboration - Marketing Syncs: Participate in regular check-ins with the Lead Marketing Strategist to review content calendars, graphic assets, and upcoming campaign priorities. - Performance Tracking: Monitor key engagement metrics (email open/click rates, post reach, direct message inquiries) to assist with ongoing strategy optimization. ## Qualifications & Technical Requirements - Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant; prior experience supporting Residential Real Estate agents or teams is strongly preferred. - Software & Tool Proficiency: - Design & Editing: Canva (proficient with brand kits and templates), CapCut or similar short-form video editing tools. - Social Media: Meta Business Suite, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and scheduling platforms (e.g., Later, Buffer, Hootsuite). - Real Estate Tech/CRMs: Experience with real estate CRMs, MLS-integrated email tools, or platforms like Mailchimp/kvCORE. - Organization: Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets) and project management platforms (Trello, Asana, ClickUp). - Communication & Brand Focus: Excellent written English skills with exceptional attention to grammar, tone, and visual detail. - Reliability: Self-motivated, highly organized, and proactive about submitting draft content for review well ahead of publishing deadlines. Why Join Assist World? ## 100% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus ## NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM Important Hiring Note / Eligibility: We are a remote-first team, but due to international payment regulations, we can only hire candidates who can receive payments via Wise (SA, UK, US & PH). Before applying, please ensure Wise operates and supports local bank transfers in your country of residence/bank location. Regrettably, we cannot proceed with applications from regions where Wise services are unavailable. ## About Assist World ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Assist World is a virtual assistant staffing and outsourcing company that matches businesses with vetted remote talent across administrative, sales, customer service, and industry-specific roles. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Cohen Chorabik (CEO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Staffing and Recruiting / Virtual Assistant Services - **Target customers**: B2B — small to medium-sized businesses, real estate firms, legal practices, healthcare providers, e-commerce brands, and growing companies seeking cost-effective, flexible remote support. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To help businesses build and manage high-performing remote teams without the cost of traditional hiring, saving clients up to 50–70% compared to local hiring. ## Products & Services - **Virtual Executive Assistant**: AI-powered administrative support including email and calendar management, scheduling, and research. - **Virtual Administrative Assistant**: General administrative support, data entry, and office management. - **Accounting Virtual Assistant**: Bookkeeping, payroll, tax support, and financial reporting (expertise in QBO, Ramp & Gust). - **Customer Support Representative**: Multi-channel customer service, helpdesk management, and client communication. - **Industry-Specific Assistants**: Specialized roles for Real Estate (lead generation, CRM, marketing), Legal (research, document review, contract management), Healthcare (medical administration), and E-commerce (product listings, SEO, customer service). - **Social Media & Marketing Manager**: Content creation, audience engagement, ad campaign support, and brand growth. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Not disclosed (appears bootstrapped) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No major institutional investors identified; operates as a privately held, self-funded entity. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **247.1% year-over-year** to 39 employees (as of 2026). - LinkedIn followers grew **122.2% year-over-year** to ~38,196. - Active job postings increased **100% quarter-over-quarter** and **33.3% year-over-year**. - Workforce distributed across 9 countries (South Africa, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States, Kenya, Ecuador, Colombia, Canada, Iran). - Claims a network of **5,000+ pre-vetted professionals** and a client base across multiple industries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Cost efficiency**: Clients save 50–70% compared to local hiring, with flexible part-time or full-time engagements and no long-term lock-in contracts. - **Speed of hiring**: Discovery call to candidate match within 24–48 hours; faster than traditional agencies. - **Quality of talent**: Only the top 0.5% of applicants are accepted; rigorous vetting process with strong English fluency and timezone alignment. - **Full-service support**: Dedicated account manager, management dashboard, and 100% satisfaction guarantee (rematch or refund). - **Global talent pool**: Access to diverse, vetted professionals across time zones, enabling 24/7 coverage. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale and diversify**: Expanding industry-specific verticals (real estate, legal, healthcare, e-commerce) to capture more niche demand. - **Technology integration**: Leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., for executive research and accounting) to enhance assistant productivity and client value. - **Talent pipeline**: Continuously recruiting top-tier virtual assistants globally, with an emphasis on English fluency, reliability, and U.S. timezone compatibility. - **Client retention**: Investing in account management and flexible staffing to reduce churn and build long-term partnerships. ## Why Work Here - **100% remote work**: All roles are fully remote, offering maximum flexibility for global talent. - **Performance-based compensation**: Pay structures reflect experience, skills, and impact, with biannual bonuses and monthly raffles. - **Growth opportunities**: Work with high-caliber clients across industries; receive feedback and mentorship to develop professionally. - **Supportive culture**: Emphasis on transparency, communication, and collaboration — "You’re never just a number." - **Flexible scheduling**: Part-time (54%) and full-time (45%) options available; ability to align with client time zones (especially U.S. hours). - **Ideal for**: Organized, proactive, detail-oriented individuals fluent in English, comfortable with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and eager to deliver excellence. ## Sources 1. [assistworld.com](https://assistworld.com/) 2. [jobs.lever.co/assist-world](https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world) 3. [assistworld.com/careers](https://assistworld.com/careers/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/assistworld](https://www.linkedin.com/company/assistworld) 5. 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