RESEARCH ASSISTANT

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Location: Remote

Posting Date: 10/16/2019

Salary: Part-time, DOE

 

Raglan is seeking someone who can read quickly and efficiently and conduct basic research on tight deadlines for one of its established authors. As a research assistant, you will aid in the construction of new materials to complement current series and others in development.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Read current published books by said author (and potentially others).

• Plan research-based projects.

• Gather, record, organize, transcribe and verify the accuracy of data for project.

• Prepare data for computer input.

• Proofread and organize data for publication.

• Other related duties as needed.

 

Requirements

• Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area using text-based research methods (English, History, Anthropology, Art History, or similar liberal arts focus) or the equivalent work experience.

• High-level writing skills, with working knowledge of standard American grammar.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Consistent access to the internet and a computer for remote working.

• Encyclopedic knowledge of independent romance novels.

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Desired

• Working knowledge of Google docs and sheets.

• Knowledge of Vellum.

• MLA or Chicago-Style citation and style proficiency.

 

How to apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to info@raglanpublishing.com.

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