Medical Research & Fact-Checking Assistant for Short-Form Content (Long-Term Job)

We’re looking for a highly detail-oriented medical research assistant to help support the creation of short-form educational medical content for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. This role involves researching medical topics, fact-checking scripts, gathering scientific references/data, and helping simplify complex topics into engaging, easy-to-understand information for short videos. This is NOT an academic writing role. You should understand internet culture, short-form content, hooks, and how educational content works online. Responsibilities Research medical topics quickly and accurately Fact-check scripts and claims before publishing Gather supporting studies, statistics, references, and data Simplify complex medical concepts into concise explanations Help identify trending or viral medical topics online Assist with script research and content ideation Verify that claims are scientifically sound and platform-safe Occasionally help structure short-form scripts or educational talking points Ideal Candidate Background in medicine, healthcare, biology, nutrition, neuroscience, public health, or related fields Medical students, doctors, researchers, pharmacists, healthcare professionals, or science graduates are highly encouraged to apply Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine and scientific literature Start your application with the word blue Familiarity with short-form content platforms (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts) Ability to explain topics simply and clearly Fast internet researcher with strong critical thinking skills Strong English writing and communication Bonus Skills (Huge Plus) Experience with script writing for social media Experience researching viral/trending topics Understanding of audience retention and hooks Familiarity with PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane, etc. Knowledge of nutrition, supplements, skincare, hormones, fitness, longevity, or health optimization Experience working with creators, newsletters, or educational brands Ability to identify misinformation or exaggerated claims online Skills That Help in This Role Medical Research Fact Checking Scientific Literature Review Content Research Short-Form Content Script Writing Healthcare Writing Online Research Critical Thinking Social Media Content Evidence-Based Medicine Biology / Physiology Knowledge Trend Research Data Collection Health Communication To Apply, please include: Your background and experience Any medical or research qualifications Examples of content/script/research work you’ve done Your familiarity with short-form content platforms Why you think you’d be a good fit for this role Long-term opportunity for the right person.