Junior Researcher

Buscojobs; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in Makati City is seeking a Researcher to produce well-researched content and support editorial needs. The ideal candidate will have writing and research experience, and knowledge of market trends. Responsibilities include content production and data sourcing. The role offers a hybrid work setup with mid-shift scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing and researching in a professional capacity.
• Regional/country or topic-specific market knowledge.
• Knowledge of survey software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce well-researched content modules.
• Coordinate with digital and print teams.
• Maintain research sources directory.
• Assist in data gathering for special reports.
• Contribute to new content formats.

Skills

Writing experience

Researching experience

Market research knowledge

Survey software knowledge

Job description

Job Overview

Makati City, National Capital Region

Salary: ₱900000 - ₱1200000

Employer: The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. (Posted today)

Job Title

Researcher

Job Description

Editorial Research Delivery

• Produce well-researched, info-packaged content modules such as In the Know, What Went Before, Timelines, and Fast Facts.
• Respond promptly to editorial requests including backgrounders, profiles, news stories, and special reports.
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards for accuracy, balance, and relevance.

Responsibilities

• Regular Research Content Production: Draft and maintain recurring research outputs including daily Balcony, Weather, Peso Exchange Rates, Weekdays SEC Tables, Did You Know, Weekly Festivals, Milestones and Banking and Stock Quarterly.
• Coordinate with digital and print teams to ensure proper format and versioning for publication across platforms.
• Make graphics and research-based information packages.
• Data Sourcing and Information Gathering: Maintain and update entries in the centralized directory of research sources; monitor key government and institutional websites and data sources for updates relevant to editorial coverage; coordinate with designated contacts in agencies, organizations, or academic institutions as assigned; build and maintain a network of contacts and sources of information in assigned beats; actively collect statistics, reports, and other reference materials through interviews and field work.
• Special Editorial Research Support: Assist in background data gathering and source verification for special reports and investigative or explanatory stories; support enterprise reporting with data sets, historical context, timelines, and verified information; participate in internal planning sessions as needed.
• Innovation and Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the development of new content formats or info-packaging strategies based on digital trends; participate in trainings or knowledge-sharing sessions led by the section.
• Workflow Coordination and Compliance: Follow assigned schedules and deadlines for research output; adhere to internal guidelines and policies on attendance and leave schedules; perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Desired Skills & Experience: Writing and/or researching experience in a professional capacity (e.g., market research, analyst relations, equity research, journalism, consulting); regional/country or topic-specific market knowledge through schooling or previous experience; knowledge of survey software (e.g., SPSS), survey data validation, programming or data cleaning is a plus.

Work Location & Setup

Work location: Makati City

Schedule: Mid Shift, Hybrid setup (as applicable per role)

Notes

Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and policies. Contains content only related to the Researcher role described above and excludes extraneous marketing or unrelated postings.