Virtual Assistant | Lex Fridman

My name is Lex Fridman. I have a podcast, YouTube channel, and do AI research/engineering work. I need help with a number of tasks in support of the podcast and other creative pursuits. Examples include:

Research podcast guest details: I get a large number of podcast guest suggestions. Organizing this list by providing their best written, audio, video work and details on their expertise would be helpful.
Social media and email: I'm not exactly sure how this might work, but the amount of amazing comments and emails I get is becoming unmanageable and still I want to read them. So, help in highlighting comments/emails I should read would be helpful.

I'm sure many other tasks will come up. I just want to establish a good working relationship with a virtual assistant.

Basic programming skills (in Python) are a plus, but not required. This is because I use Python scripts to manage many tasks I do. If you're purely interested in helping with programming and being a sys admin for our team, you can apply for this role as well.

I value passion, hard work, and obsessive attention to detail (aka craftsmanship). No answer is disqualifying. I value the ability to learn quickly.

Please fill out this form. None of the fields are required, but all are preferred. Unfortunately, due to number of applicants, you may not hear from us if we don't move forward. All info you provide here will be kept private.

1. Name

2. Email (Please use this email address consistently in all further communication so I can connect it to your application). This question requires a valid email address.

3. What operating systems are you comfortable working in?

Windows
macOS
Linux

4. Do you have knowledge of and experience with programming in Python? (This is totally optional).

5. What's your level of expertise in being a virtual assistant?

Beginner	Somewhat knowledgeable	Very knowledgeable	Expert	Superstar
Beginner	Somewhat knowledgeable	Very knowledgeable	Expert	Superstar

6. How interested are you in being a virtual assistant?

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Least Passionate	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Most Passionate

7. What best describes your interest in this position?

8. How many hours a week can you work if needed? This question requires a valid number format.

9. Salary expectation ($ per hour): This question requires a valid currency format.

10. LinkedIn (URL to your LinkedIn profile)

11. Twitter (URL to your Twitter profile)

12. Resume. Unlisted or public URL (e.g., on dropbox, google drive, etc) to PDF of your resume. (Optional. If you don't have one don't worry about it.)

13. What country do you live in?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

14. If in US, where do you live?

15. List podcasts you listen to regularly and enjoy, from most favorite to least favorite, separated by commas. Leave empty if you don't listen to podcasts. Note: Please don't answer this with what you think I'd want to hear. I don't care about what you include and don't. I just want to learn more about your interests, plus I love all kinds of podcasts and want to get suggestions ;-)

16. How many episodes of the Lex Fridman podcast have you listened to or watched? Like the previous question, no answer is disqualifying, this is simply to learn more about you. This question requires a valid number format.

17. Is it better to work hard or work smart?

18. Can you explain your work hard/smart answer above?

19. Describe 1-3 projects you worked on and describe in as much detail as possible the technical steps you took to take the project to completion from beginning to end.

20. Describe the tasks you see yourself doing as part of this position. I value good organization and attention to detail.

21. Tell me why you want to work with me and how you can help make awesome stuff.