Social Media Research and Data Entry VA

Job Description:

We are a non-profit organization striving to enhance online safety through in-depth research and data analysis. This role is centered around conducting targeted research on social media and Google, followed by precise data logging into our system. If you’re passionate about global affairs, adept at social media research, and eager to make a tangible impact, we welcome your application.

Responsibilities:

– Perform comprehensive internet research.
– Accurately input and update data in our system.
– Engage in clear, frequent, and effective communication.

Requirements:

– Exceptional English communication skills.
– Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for accuracy.
– Proficient in internet research and well-versed with social media platforms.
– Skilled in taking screenshots and annotating documents.
– Must have a dependable computer setup with high-speed internet.
– Understands following precise operating protocols.

Additional Information:

– Hourly rate: $5 per hour.
– Bi-weekly pay.
– A minimum of 20 hours per week is required, with the option to work up to 40 hours.
– It is required to overlap at least 3 hours with EST during weekdays.
– Employment as an independent contractor, without additional benefits.
– Mandatory use of screen monitoring software for work hours to ensure accountability and security.
– Offers dynamic, engaging, and meaningful long-term work within a significant non-profit organization.

Applying:

– Include your CV.

– Interested candidates are invited to submit a 1 to 2-minute voice recording or video introduction. Please include your name, city of residence, a concise summary of your experience and interests. In your submission, discuss your interest in this role, your availability or current employment status, and articulate why you believe you would be a valuable addition to our team. Please upload your voice note or video to Google Drive and share the link in your application.

– A photo of your computer and internet setup and explain your setup in writing or in your introduction.

– Research example:

As part of our hiring process, we require candidates to demonstrate their English reading, writing, and comprehension skills. You are tasked with reading the article “The House passed a TikTok bill. Will the US really ban the app?” from The Guardian and answering the four questions below with 1-3 sentences each. This exercise is to be completed without the assistance of AI tools like GPT to ensure the authenticity of your responses. Please submit your written responses as part of your application. This is an opportunity for you to stand out from less motivated applicants! 🙂

Click to view/technology/2024/mar/13/will-us-ban-tiktok

1. Main Reason for Ban/Sale: Why do some US lawmakers want TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, to sell TikTok or face a ban?

2. TikTok’s Response: How has TikTok tried to address worries about how it handles user data and controls content? Do you think their actions are good enough?

3. Views on the Ban: What do US political leaders think about the idea of banning TikTok?

4. Enforcing a Ban: The article talks about how hard it might be to actually enforce a ban on TikTok. Can you list some challenges this might involve?

We will be reviewing applications starting on April 4 and 5.