Editorial Researcher, Media for Islamic Content

Yaqeen Institute; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaqeen Institute is seeking a meticulous Media Editorial Researcher to join our content team. You will support video, audio, and written productions with well-documented information, ensuring academic rigor and factual accuracy across shows, podcasts, and essays.

Ideal candidates are passionate about Islamic scholarship, enjoy deep-dive research, and can identify compelling data and sources that resonate with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Islamic Studies, Journalism, History, Political Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in academic or journalistic research with evaluation of sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to summarize complex information clearly.
• Familiarity with academic databases (JSTOR, ProQuest) and advanced search techniques.

Responsibilities

• Background Research: conduct in-depth research on Islamic studies, history, social sciences, and current events to support content productions.
• Evidence Gathering: locate and synthesize information from journals, primary sources, reputable outlets, and expert publications.
• Fact-Checking & Verification: verify claims, statistics, names, dates, and historical accounts; maintain annotation records.
• Narrative Identification: find statistics, anecdotes, and expert voices to enrich storytelling.
• Briefing & Summarization: prepare concise briefs and annotated bibliographies for producers and hosts.
• Source Management: organize and maintain a repository of research materials for team access.
• General Support: assist with evolving needs and additional responsibilities.

Skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Academic/Journalistic research

Communication skills

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Islamic Studies, Journalism, History, Political Science, or related field

Tools

Academic databases (JSTOR, ProQuest)

Job description

Yaqeen Institute is seeking a meticulous Media Editorial Researcher to join our content team. You will support video, audio, and written productions with well-documented information, ensuring academic rigor and factual accuracy across shows, podcasts, and essays.

Ideal candidates are passionate about Islamic scholarship, enjoy deep-dive research, and can identify compelling data and sources that resonate with diverse audiences.