APPLY NOW IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE CONDUCTING SOCIAL MEDIA AND INTERNET RESEARCH FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS!WE ARE ACTIVELY INTERVIEWING AND WILL BE MAKING A HIRE WITHIN THE NEXT TWO TO THREE WEEKS.
START DATE ASAP BASED ON YOUR AVAILABILITY, WORKING REMOTELY DURING THE PANDEMIC.NOTE THIS IS A TEMPORARY (3-MONTH), FULLY REMOTE POSITION.
YOU MUST BE LOCATED IN EITHER CALIFORNIA OR CONNECTICUT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.Do you like Reality Television?Checkers International’s West Coast division, located in Sherman Oaks, California, specializes in providing background screening services to the entertainment industry, including production companies, casting teams, studios and networks.About Checkers International, Inc.:Checkers is an investigative services company specializing in due diligence and background checks for employment, transactions, and other purposes with offices on both the East and West Coasts.We offer a casual work environment with the opportunity for some flexibility in work arrangements after reaching certain milestones.About the RoleThe Media Researcher plays a key role in the daily operations of Checkers.
Using your internet research and writing skills, you will draft comprehensive reports on candidates for participation in unscripted television and other special projects.
This is currently a temporary 3-month position with a possibility of renewal for additional weeks based on performance, interest, and availability.
We are currently looking for people who can commit to a full-time 40 hour/week schedule, but are open to considering part-time or non-traditional schedules once you’ve shown you have what it takes to do the job on your own.
Many former temporary media researchers have converted to long-term employees upon successful completion of their temp.
term and position availability on the team.What You’ll Do
· Conduct internet and social media research on candidates for participation in unscripted television and entertainment
· Compile research findings into comprehensive reports following Checkers’ style guides
· Verify credentials
· Complete reference checks
· Stay up-to-date with best social media practices and trendsWho We’re Looking For
· You can review large quantities of information and summarize it for easy consumption.
· You are an internet sleuth with in-depth knowledge of meme culture and social media trends.
· You are detail-oriented, thorough, organized, and analytical.
· You have an investigative mindset and critical thinking skills.
· You are confident navigating various websites and platforms (e.G.
Google, Reddit, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
· You meet deadlines and move from project to project with ease.
· You are proactive, resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changes.
· You enjoy reality television and pop culture.Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $16.00 per hourBenefits:Flexible schedulePaid time offSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayOvertimeCOVID-19 considerations:Team members will be exclusively working from home for this temp role.
Checkers will provide you with the necessary equipment to do so.Education:Bachelor’s (Preferred)Experience:research: 3 years (Preferred)writing: 3 years (Preferred)social media: 5 years (Preferred)Language:any second language (Preferred)Work Location: Multiple Locations