Daily article operations guide
Start a content VA’s day with an article queue health check
Use a ten-minute opening review to expose missing inputs before today’s writing starts.
Where the routine breaks
A full task board can hide assignments that lack a reader question, source packet, reviewer, or publish slot. Starting the easiest card first does not protect the day’s deadline.
The daily routine
At shift open, sort today’s articles into ready, waiting, and blocked. Check the intended route and owner beside each item, then begin only work that has a usable brief.
Evidence to retain
Keep a timestamped queue snapshot and a short reason beside every waiting item. The record should show what was known before drafting began.
Ownership and escalation
Send missing approvals to the editor. Do not let the assistant invent the audience, evidence boundary, or publication priority.
Keep the routine bounded
A Philippines-based assistant can prepare records, complete repeatable checks, and surface exceptions. The editor retains authority over claims, scope, and publication. Legal, security, financial, and business decisions remain with their authorized owners.
Review the supporting research methods or design a research support lane.