Media Research Assistant
MediaNews Group•Chicago, IL
•Remote
About The Position
Chicago Magazine is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented college graduate for a paid, six-month Research Assistant position (with potential for extension). Working closely with writers, editors, and publicists, this role serves as a key pillar of our editorial team, focusing primarily on fact-checking and accuracy across our monthly feature stories. If you have an eye for precision and a strong knowledge of Chicago, this is a fantastic entry point into magazine publishing. This role is remote, but open to Illinois-based applicants only.
Requirements
- A 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
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
- Familiarity with WordPress
Responsibilities
- Assist in fact-checking articles and ensuring the accuracy and credibility of information
- Help in transcribing and organizing interviews and other audio/video content
- Provide general administrative support to the editorial team as needed
- Research assistants are encouraged to pitch ideas and write for various sections of the magazine
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- life and disability insurance
- 401k
- paid time off
- select paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
