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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