Research Specialist (Calling Journalists and Writers) at Slingshot Content | USA

Research Specialist (Calling Journalists and Writers)

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelContract

Posted 4 months ago

Own the end-to-end SEO briefing workflow, turning deep research into a trusted baseline for production.

Must-have: Deep Research Chops and the ability to surface non-obvious insights
Standout: Demonstrated reliability with deadlines and strong analytical judgment
Remote, with clear expectations and rapid onboarding

Deep-Dive Hunting: Sourcing insights from podcasts, YouTube, niche forums, and whitepapers.
Authority Building: Submitting requests for expert quotes to add real-world weight to every piece.
Synthesizing Information: Putting multiple sources "into conversation" with one another to find a unique, non-obvious angle.
AI Augmentation: Using AI to enhance your own understanding of technical concepts so you can go deeper.
SEO Architecture: Ensuring every brief is "search-ready" with intentional heading structures, keyword density, and a deep understanding of user intent.
Your job is to compile incredibly detailed SEO briefs that serve as the "source of truth" for our production.
You will be judged on your ability to surface original insights that aren’t in the top 5 Google results.

Deep Research Chops: You love the "rabbit hole" and can quickly grasp technical concepts in SaaS or Manufacturing.
Analytical Mindset: You can instinctively tell the difference between generic "fluff" and a valuable insight.
SEO Literacy: You understand how search intent dictates the flow of a brief.
AI Savvy: You use AI as a research partner to sharpen your own thoughts, not as a crutch to avoid them.
Reliability: You meet deadlines and follow instructions to the letter.