Philippines staffing guide
A daily article opening checklist for virtual assistants
Start each publishing day by confirming the queue, brief, sources, ownership, and review window before drafting begins.
Key takeaways
- Open the day from one approved queue.
- Resolve missing inputs before writing.
- Reserve the reviewer before promising a release.
Confirm the release queue
Begin with the approved list of articles for the day. Each row should show its working title, intended reader, target route, owner, stage, and deadline. The assistant should not substitute an appealing new topic when the approved queue is incomplete.
Check the brief for usable inputs
Open every brief and confirm that the reader question, required evidence, exclusions, internal links, and call to action are present. Mark a missing decision as a blocker instead of filling the gap with an assumption.
Test source access early
Open the named sources before drafting. A paywall, expired page, or ambiguous document is easier to resolve at the start of a shift than during final review. Record the access problem beside the affected claim.
Match work to review capacity
Confirm who will review each draft and when. If review capacity is smaller than the writing queue, reorder the day around the highest-priority releases and keep overflow work in a clearly labeled prepared state.
Questions for the hiring call
"I want help with these tasks first: [tasks]. Here are examples of good work. Here is what you should send back for approval. Can you show me how you would handle the first three items?"
Use this on a call with a Philippines staffing provider or Filipino freelancer. It keeps the discussion on the work instead of broad promises.
FAQ
How long should the opening check take?
It should be brief but complete enough to expose missing briefs, inaccessible sources, and unavailable reviewers before drafting starts.
Can the assistant reorder the queue?
Only within an approved priority rule. Material changes to promised publication order should go to the release owner.
Sources
Use these references for background. Ask a qualified adviser about legal, tax, security, or worker-classification questions that apply to your company.
- U.S. Small Business Administration: small-business guidance for hiring and managing a team
- NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Corner: cybersecurity resources for small businesses