Head of Research for Disney and Entertainment Websites UK

Hello, Heads of Research!

Inside the Magic, Disney Dining, and their four sister sites are looking for a Disney and entertainment enthusiast to join our team and spearhead our fact-checking department.

About the company:
Inside the Magic is the number #1 site online for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and more. Plus movie news for all of your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars films, covering the most interesting, entertaining, and unique entertainment experiences in the worlds of theme parks, movies, TV, video games, conventions, special events, and so much more.
Disney Dining is the number #2 site online for Walt Disney World news coverage and entertainment. With a focus on Disney food content, the site also covers all things Disney Park and entertainment related with selective coverage of Pixar, Universal, Marvel, and Star Wars.
Disney Fanatic, Disney Tips, How To Disney, and Disney Dreamer are sister sites of Inside The Magic and Disney Dining, with growing audiences.

About the role:
Inside the Magic is looking for an innovative, detail-oriented, passionate, and knowledgeable Head of Research to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing fact-checking on Inside the Magic, Disney Dining, and the rest of our sister sites.
We are looking to hire a full-time contractor for this role. The pay range begins at $20/hour.

We are looking for someone in the U.S. or Europe time zones.
This role is perfect for you if you have…

• A passion for Disney, TV and film, and theme park culture.
• Great attention to detail.
• Best-in-class research skills.

Responsibilities:

• Fact-check articles at a high frequency.
• Grow our new fact-checking arm from the ground up.
• Work closely with the Directors of Content to establish and implement new fact-checking protocols.
• Add to content in a way that aligns with ITM's voice, tone, and brand.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure timely delivery.

Please note that you’ll be joining a fast paced and high-achieving team. You’ll be held to high expectations and challenged. And you’ll also be supported in your growth in this role professionally as well as personally.

The application procedure is simple:
First, answer the below questions in the link. Shortlisted candidates will receive a 2nd round of questions so I can understand you as a person better. After the 2nd round of questions, you will be invited to perform a test project or a remote interview.

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements:

• Experience fact-checking for other publications.
• Knowledge of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and theme park culture.
• Ability to write in a clear, engaging, and informative tone.
• Good with systems and processes
• Strong research skills and ability to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Very organized

Benefits:

• Work with an existing talented team
• Completely remote schedule
• Location independence
• You’ll be joining a high-level and fast-paced team, working with exciting projects