Hire a Virtual Executive Assistant Who Runs Your Calendar, Inbox and Follow-Ups
A Go Hire Virtual virtual executive assistant (EA) protects your time: they manage your calendar, triage your inbox, plan your travel, prepare your meetings and chase every action item. You get a dedicated assistant who learns your preferences, plus a backup when they're out. From $12/hr with no long-term contracts.
Book a Free 15-Min Task AuditSee PricingWhat Is a Virtual Executive Assistant?
A virtual executive assistant is a remote assistant who supports a business owner or senior leader with higher-judgment work: managing the calendar and resolving conflicts, triaging email and drafting replies, planning travel, preparing agendas and notes, and following up with clients, vendors and the team. An EA works with more autonomy than a general admin VA. Go Hire Virtual EAs start at $12/hr.
- Cost$12–$14/hr, no recruiting fees
- Top tasksCalendar, inbox, travel, meeting prep
- CoverageDedicated EA + backup
- Time to startShortlist in 48–72 hours
What a Virtual Executive Assistant Handles
The work that keeps a leader's week running.
Calendar management
Books meetings, resolves conflicts and protects focus time.
Inbox triage
Sorts email, drafts replies and flags what's urgent.
Travel planning
Books flights and hotels, builds itineraries and tracks expenses.
Meeting prep
Prepares agendas, takes notes and sends recaps.
Follow-ups
Tracks action items and chases them until they're done.
Stakeholder coordination
Communicates with clients, vendors and your team on your behalf.
Reporting
Pulls together weekly updates and dashboards for your review.
Light project management
Keeps projects, deadlines and task boards on track.
Personal tasks
Handles appointments, reservations and errands that eat your time.
A Week With Your Virtual Executive Assistant
What your EA keeps moving while you lead.
| Day | Your EA handles |
|---|---|
| Monday | Reviews your week, confirms meetings and preps agendas |
| Tuesday | Inbox triage, drafted replies and vendor follow-ups |
| Wednesday | Books travel and builds your itinerary |
| Thursday | Meeting notes, recaps and action-item tracking |
| Friday | Weekly report, expense log and next week's calendar |
Executive Assistant vs. Administrative VA
Which one do you need?
| Virtual executive assistant | Administrative VA | |
|---|---|---|
| Works for | One leader or a small leadership team | The business or team |
| Style | Higher autonomy and judgment | Defined, task-based work |
| Typical work | Calendar, inbox, travel, meetings, follow-ups | Data entry, documents, scheduling, back-office |
| Best for | Founders and executives short on time | Recurring admin across the business |
Need task-based support instead? See our administrative virtual assistants or virtual secretary services.
How We Onboard Your Executive Assistant
A structured handoff so your EA is useful from the first week.
Discovery call
We map your tools, routines and priorities on a free 15-minute task audit.
Match
You get a shortlist in 48–72 hours and interview your top picks.
Handoff
We hand off recurring tasks in a structured way, starting with calendar and inbox.
First-month check-ins
Your account manager checks in to fine-tune the fit.
Tools Your Executive Assistant Works In
Your EA works in the tools you already use.
Virtual Executive Assistant Cost
Simple hourly pricing. Your level is set on your free task audit.
| Plan | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| General VA | $12/hr | Scheduling, inbox management, coordination and data entry |
| Professional VA | $14/hr | Higher-level operations, reporting, project coordination and specialized support |
No recruiting fees, no benefits or equipment costs, and no long-term contracts required. *Savings estimate: a full-time General VA (40 hrs/week) costs about $24,960/yr, vs. about $38,002/yr in wages for an in-house receptionist at the BLS median of $18.27/hr (May 2025). That compares wages only, before payroll taxes, benefits, PTO and recruiting.
Virtual Executive Assistant FAQs
How much does a virtual executive assistant cost?
Go Hire Virtual executive assistants start at $12/hr, with $14/hr for higher-level operations and specialized support. Your level is set on a free task audit.
What is the difference between an executive assistant and an admin VA?
An executive assistant works with more autonomy and judgment for one leader or a small team. An admin VA handles defined, task-based work for the business.
Will I work with the same assistant every day?
Yes. You get a dedicated assistant who learns your preferences, plus a backup assistant and an account manager to cover absences.
How quickly will my executive assistant be productive?
With structured onboarding, most assistants are productive within the first week.
Can my EA work with other VAs on my team?
Yes. Your EA can coordinate with administrative and bookkeeping VAs as your needs grow.
Related Virtual Assistant Services
Other roles leaders often add.
Get a Virtual Executive Assistant Who Protects Your Time.
Book a free 15-minute task audit and get a shortlist of pre-vetted executive assistants in 48–72 hours.
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