Step 1: Activate your "Role Manager" plugin

Click the "Plugins" tab to view your plugins. Scroll down to "Role Manager" and click the "Activate" link.

View Your Roles Options Page

Click [Users] tab > [Roles] sub-tab

Step 2: Modify Role Capabilities

On this page, you'll see a selection of "Roles" and "Capabilities" that have been checked and unchecked. Whether your assistant is going to be designated "Author" or "Contributor", you'll have total control over what they can or can't do by modifying the Role's Capabilities you're going to assign them.

When you're satisifed with the capabilities you're sharing with your new writer, let's move on to adding them as a new user.

Visit "Authors & Users" Tab

Time to add your assistant as a new user on your blog.

Click [Users] tab > [Authors & Users] sub-tab.

Step 3: Add Your Assistant As A New User

Simply fill out all the fields, including his/her role, click "Add User" button and he/she will receive an email with the details on how to login.

In closing, this 3 step tutorial has revealed to you how to give access to your new team member to publish new content while providing you control of their restricted access to your blog.

If you do try this, I welcome your feedback and comments.