Location: Remote
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support our podcast production team. As a Research Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to gather and analyze information about upcoming guests for our podcast episodes. You will work closely with the podcast host and production team to ensure that interviews are well-prepared and informative. This is a virtual assistant position, allowing you to work remotely.
Responsibilities:
Guest Research: Conduct thorough research on individuals scheduled to be interviewed on our podcasts. This includes identifying their professional background, accomplishments, areas of expertise, and any relevant recent activities or publications.
Information Scrubbing: Utilize various online sources to gather accurate and up-to-date information about guests, such as social media profiles, personal websites, professional biographies, and news articles. Ensure that the information gathered is reliable and relevant to the podcast topics.
Fact-Checking: Verify the accuracy of information obtained during the research process. Cross-reference multiple sources to ensure data integrity and eliminate any potential misinformation or inaccuracies.
Episode Preparation: Summarize key points, notable achievements, and interesting anecdotes about each guest. Compile a comprehensive briefing document for the host and production team, providing them with a clear understanding of the guest’s background and potential discussion topics.
Topic Exploration: Collaborate with the podcast team to identify potential areas of interest or discussion points based on the guest’s expertise or recent activities. Provide suggestions for thought-provoking questions or relevant talking points that align with the overall podcast theme.
Organization and Documentation: Maintain an organized database or system to keep track of guest profiles, research findings, and briefing documents. Ensure that all relevant information is easily accessible and up-to-date for future reference.
Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, news, and emerging topics related to the podcast’s subject matter. Share relevant insights and resources with the podcast team to enhance the overall quality of content and guest selection.
Qualifications:
Research Skills: Demonstrated ability to gather, synthesize, and analyze information from various sources, including online platforms, databases, and scholarly articles. Proficiency in conducting thorough and accurate fact-checking is essential.
Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all gathered information is reliable, relevant, and accurate.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to summarize research findings effectively and present them in a concise and engaging manner. Ability to collaborate and communicate with the podcast host and production team.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Tech-Savviness: Familiarity with online research tools, search engines, databases, and social media platforms. Comfortable working with virtual communication and collaboration tools.
Passion for Podcasting: Genuine interest in podcasts, storytelling, and the subject matter of the podcast. Enthusiasm for discovering new and engaging guests and contributing to high-quality content creation.
Discretion and Confidentiality: Respect for confidentiality when handling sensitive information about guests and maintaining data privacy.
Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the podcast production team.
To Apply
Interested candidates should fill out the application form
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Note: This role is fully remote, applicants from any location are encouraged to apply.
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