Temporary Researcher, Top Hospitals list
About The Position
Forbes is seeking a detail-oriented, efficient researcher skilled in Excel and experienced with large datasets to help produce the Forbes Top Hospitals 2027 list and rating system. The national list is planned for publication in early 2027 and is intended to serve as a credible resource for patients, consumers, and the medical community. The role involves researching and verifying hospital names, profile information, addresses, ratings, and related data. Fact-checking may include online research and calls to hospitals, including determining which hospitals are associated with CMS facility IDs. The researcher will also assist with data entry and profile display checks. There may be an opportunity to contribute to the editorial package by reporting and writing short articles about hospitals and healthcare topics. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. This position is open only to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Washington. The role is identified as remote in the posting. The hourly rate is $25.00–$35.00.
Requirements
- Excellent research and reporting skills.
- Meticulous fact-checking ability.
- Highly skilled at keeping precise and detailed records.
- Effective communication skills.
- Industrious problem-solving ability.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Comfort covering hospitals and healthcare.
- Skilled in Excel and experienced working with large datasets.
- Must reside in one of the listed eligible states or the District of Columbia.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience with health or science reporting, or a science or healthcare background.
- Ability to research scientific studies.
- Some experience with content management systems.
Responsibilities
- Fact-check hospital names in a database of thousands of hospitals to confirm or identify the most up-to-date official names.
- Confirm that each hospital profile page on Forbes.com corresponds to the correct hospital name and Forbes ID.
- Verify hospital information, such as addresses, and potentially determine which hospitals are tied to CMS facility IDs through online research and calls to hospitals.
- Assist with hospital profile display checks and fact-check ratings shown on profiles.
- Assist with research and data-entry details as needed.
- Potentially report and write short articles about hospitals and healthcare topics for the editorial package.
- Take on additional duties as business needs change.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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