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How a Community Focused Media Group Hired an Executive Assistant for $1,000/ month

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Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do? 

Focused on building and growing communities, this organization banks on factual and high-quality storytelling to help people find common ground and inspire thoughtful dialogues. 


Who was hired and what was their role?

They were looking for a proactive and detail-oriented candidate who can be their new Executive Assistant. After assessing several candidates, Somewhere recommended hiring Paula.

As their Executive Assistant, Paula works on the following:

  • Calendar and meeting management
  • Document proofreading
  • Travel and logistical coordination
  • Occasional client communication


What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Paula now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,000 per month.


What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Paula has adequate experience as a previous general virtual assistant, admin assistant, and customer support. She has a certification in Accounting & Bookkeeping, and also obtained a Microsoft certification as well. Paula’s positive and driven attitude made her the best candidate for the job. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Executive Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

We're a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents. We help companies find talent in various roles like customer support, virtual assistants, operations, project managers, creatives, development, accounting, and more!

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