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Rogue Rocket

Researcher/Script Writer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$30/hr

We're looking for Researcher/Writer to research, pitch, and breakdown daily news stories for original video and written content for web distribution. The ideal candidate must possess a background in ...

Common Good

Grant Writer/Grant Researcher

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$25 - $35/hr

Grant Writer / Researcher / Manager (Fractional) | CommonGood.earth Location: Remote Hours: 10-15 hours per week | Flexible schedule Compensation: $25-$35/hour or per-project contract About ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$56.20K - $81.50K/yr

Write and edit press releases, feature stories, and media pitches for assigned beats * Conduct background research and interviews to accurately translate complex subject matter * Collaborate with ...

Penn State University

Research Writer

University Park, PA · On-site

$56.20K - $81.50K/yr

Write and edit press releases, feature stories, and media pitches for assigned beats * Conduct background research and interviews to accurately translate complex subject matter * Collaborate with ...

W3Global Inc.

Legal Research & Writer

Lake Charles, LA

$125K - $150K/yr

Legal Research & Writing Attorney Plaintiff Personal Injury | Location: New Orleans, Lake Charles, or Marksville This is not a job for someone who likes writing. This is a job for someone who is ...

Yale University

Sr. Scientific Research Writer

Essential Duties Grant Writing and Research Development * Lead and co-develop competitive grant applications to federal agencies (including NIH, NIA, NIMH, NINR, NSF, CMS, HRSA, and PCORI), private ...

myspss

Grant Writer

Paul, ID · On-site +1

The Grant Writer uses strong writing skills, data analysis, and emerging technologies--including ... Utilize AIenabled research, drafting, and editing tools to support grant prospect research ...

myspss

Grant Writer

Paul, ID · On-site +1

The Grant Writer uses strong writing skills, data analysis, and emerging technologies--including ... Utilize AIenabled research, drafting, and editing tools to support grant prospect research ...

mxdwn

Movie News Writer / Researcher

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Writers will be responsible tracking, researching, and writing informative, personable news stories that not only give "just the facts," but promote thoughtful discussion among an audience of film ...

Morae Global

Motion Writer

New York, NY · On-site

Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support case strategy * Collaborate closely with attorneys to develop persuasive, strategy-aligned written submissions * Review and analyze case ...

St. Paul's Senior Services

Grant Writer

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

The Grant Writer uses strong writing skills, data analysis, and emerging technologies--including ... Utilize AI‑enabled research, drafting, and editing tools to support grant prospect research ...

St. Paul's Senior Services

Grant Writer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$26.68 - $40/hr

The Grant Writer uses strong writing skills, data analysis, and emerging technologies-including ... Utilize AI-enabled research, drafting, and editing tools to support grant prospect research ...

Morae Global

Motion Writer

New York, NY · On-site

Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support case strategy * Collaborate closely with attorneys to develop persuasive, strategy-aligned written submissions * Review and analyze case ...

Citian

Proposal Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

Research, write and edit content and design for proposals and other Citian technical documents and materials * Works closely with our capture and pursuit stakeholders to craft highly-detailed ...

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Researcher/Script Writer

Researcher/Script Writer

Rogue Rocket

Atlanta, GA • Remote

$30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

We’re looking for Researcher/Writer to research, pitch, and breakdown daily news stories for original video and written content for web distribution. The ideal candidate must possess a background in journalism, political science, or communications. We’re looking for individuals who have strong writing skills, attention to detail, are fact driven, can provide data without bias, and are able to look at a news story from various perspectives. In addition, we’re looking for someone with a high level of self-sufficiency, strong collaboration & communication skills who is able to adapt to changing show styles, schedules, and feedback.

Responsibilities include:

  • Research news stories
  • Build outlined information quickly
  • Find photo and video assets across the web as needed
  • Work on special assignments, or other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Educational or professional background in journalism, political science, communications, or another related field
  • Highly creative, organized, and able to work independently with little direction
  • Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lively changing production environment

Please attach a one-page resume (PDF) as well as a one-page news related writing sample of one recent news story that matches the style of The Philip DeFranco Show on YouTube (NOTE: formatting is not important. We are largely only focused on how you choose to tell the story you chose)

Company Description

We build a wide range of video content, across multiple social media platforms. Our shows are delivered daily to a variety of digital platforms and enjoyed by loyal, passionate fans.