Freelance Research Assistant

Mslexia Publications Ltd


Job Summary

Mslexia are looking to appoint a freelance research assistant to work with us on a short-term freelance basis to support with research and listings for the 5th edition Indie Press Guide.

Job Description

Contract: Freelance, fixed-term

Total fee: £1,575

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.

Job Requirements

  • Experience of undertaking research tasks
  • Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Freelance Research Assistant
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Literature
  • Role: Research
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 27 Jun 2025

  • Location:

    North East

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Job: Freelance Research Assistant

Job: Freelance Research Assistant

Organisation: Mslexia Publications Ltd

Postcode: NE1 8ST

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