Narrative Biography Research Writer

Boswell Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 5,800 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Portfolio development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Boswell Inc. in New York City is seeking a part-time Writer & Research Associate to join our biography-focused team. You will research complex subjects, conduct interviews, and shape large amounts of information into compelling long-form narratives.

You'll work closely with experienced writers and researchers, with travel for interviews and archival work as needed. The role starts part-time, with strong potential to transition to full-time within six months.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Excellent research abilities and close attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A self-directed, proactive approach to work.
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine love of learning.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Comfort receiving editorial feedback.
• Interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Interest across business, technology, science, politics, and humanities.
• Experience with student newspapers or literary publications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical, archival, and background research.
• Organize and synthesize information from books, articles, interviews, and primary sources.
• Draft and revise chapters, timelines, and narrative sections.
• Assist with manuscript editing and peer review.
• Fact-check material and verify sources.
• Interview subjects and prepare detailed reporting notes.
• Collaborate with writers and editors across projects.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Excellent research abilities

Strong organizational skills

Self-directed

Intellectual curiosity

Communication of complex ideas

Editorial feedback

Interpersonal skills

Broad interdisciplinary interest

Professionalism

Education

English

History

Journalism

Business

Public Humanities

Political Science

Classics

Writing or research-intensive disciplines

Job description

Boswell Inc. in New York City is seeking a part-time Writer & Research Associate to join our biography-focused team. You will research complex subjects, conduct interviews, and shape large amounts of information into compelling long-form narratives.

You'll work closely with experienced writers and researchers, with travel for interviews and archival work as needed. The role starts part-time, with strong potential to transition to full-time within six months.