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Media Research Assistant

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Tue, Aug 11, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days

Job Summary

Detail-oriented and motivated, the part-time Media Research Assistant will assist in fact-checking articles, transcribing interviews, and providing administrative support to the editorial team while working remotely for a six-month term with potential for extension, open to Illinois-based applicants only.

Key responsibilities
  • Assist in fact-checking articles and ensuring the accuracy of information
  • Help transcribe and organize interviews and other audio/video content
  • Provide general administrative support to the editorial team as needed
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, creative writing, literature, or a similar discipline
  • Experience fact-checking, researching, or writing for a magazine, newspaper, or other media outlet
  • Knowledge of Chicago Magazine and its format
  • Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and WordPress is a plus

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