Organization: More Perfect Union Action
Location: United States
About MPU More Perfect Union is an advocacy, journalism, and education organization with a mission to build power for the working class. We cover politics, policy, labor, business, and economic news through a class lens, and we pair our reporting with activism to help working people win policy fights. Launched in February 2021, More Perfect Union’s Emmy award-winning coverage has garnered over 1 billion video views and over 7 million followers and subscribers. About the Position We’re hiring a Research Fellow who will play an essential role in supporting the work of our growing social media and video teams. The Research Fellow will help us to maintain a constant flow of highly engaging, newsy social media content that informs and inspires our audience. They must have a strong background in conducting fact-checking and original research and care deeply about reporting news that impacts working people through social media and video journalism. Core Responsibilities Conduct original research and reporting to be used in compelling and informative vertical videos and other social media content; Monitor legislative hearings, press conferences, public forums, earnings calls and more, file records requests, and maintain tracking spreadsheets; Identify emerging news and trending topics from both traditional news sources as well as social media; Fact-check social media content such as video scripts and Instagram carousels; Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet expected deadlines; Maintain high standard of work in a nimble, fast paced environment; Perform other duties as assigned. Experience/Qualifications Professional experience fact-checking and conducting research, preferably as part of a newsroom; Passion for, and substantial knowledge of, national politics and economic justice issues; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Proficiency in social media platforms including Twitter/X with a strong understanding of current trends; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a social media team; Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of following directions and meeting tight deadlines; Available full-time hours and able to excel in a remote/work-from-home environment. Originally posted on Himalayas
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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research and fact-checking, with a passion for reporting on national politics and economic justice issues. They will be proficient in social media platforms, including Twitter/X, and have a strong understanding of current trends. The Research Fellow will work closely with our social media team to maintain a constant flow of engaging content that informs and inspires our audience.
In addition to the core responsibilities listed above, the Research Fellow will also be responsible for:
Conducting in-depth research on emerging news and trending topics, and identifying ways to break down complex information into engaging and informative content.
Collaborating with our video team to develop compelling and informative vertical videos and other social media content.
Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in national politics and economic justice issues, and identifying ways to incorporate this information into our social media content.
Working with our team to develop and implement a content calendar that showcases a range of topics and formats.
Participating in regular brainstorming sessions with our team to identify new and innovative ways to engage our audience.