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

Research and Content Specialist (Calling Journalists and Writers)

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelContract

Posted 4 months ago

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Drive deep-dive research and synthesis to produce publish-ready briefs for SaaS/manufacturing, with AI-enhanced production.

Own end-to-end research, brief creation, and source synthesis.
Must-have: Deep research chops and the ability to extract valuable insights.
Standout: AI-assisted production to turn briefs into polished drafts.

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 Learning: 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.
AI-Assisted Production: Using AI as a sophisticated "power tool" to turn your detailed briefs into clean, publishable drafts that reflect your research.
Role focus: 80% deep-dive research/briefing and 20% AI-assisted production.

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.