Freelance Research Assistant

Contract: Freelance, fixed-term

Total fee: £1,575 (equivalent of £15 p/h)

Days: 105 hours worked flexibly over 8 weeks

Deadline: 27 June 2025

Interviews: 2 July 2025

The Freelance Researcher will work alongside Mslexia’s Production Editor and will be responsible for compiling and updating listings for the 5th edition of the Indie Press Guide, a directory listing independent presses in the UK and Ireland. 

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with excellent organisation skills. The role requires excellent verbal, written and analytical skills. The successful candidate should have experience of research and must be able to work autonomously and flexibly, reporting to the project leader with regular check-ins. Knowledge of the UK publishing landscape would be a bonus.

Duties

Organise and categorise survey responses

Fact-checking and copyediting listings texts

Maintain and update IPG Excel spreadsheet

Liaise with independent presses to ensure written records are accurate

Write reviews of print and pdf publications

Any other duties necessary to achieve a comprehensive overview of the independent publishing landscape

To apply, please email your CV and a brief cover letter to maxine@mslexia.co.uk.