- Hourly
- Intermediate
- Est. time: 1 to 3 months, Less than 30 hrs/week
We are looking for a detail-oriented researcher to help identify and log state and city RFP (Request for Proposal) award sources available on the internet. The ideal candidate will be responsible for locating these sources, noting their geographical locations, and organizing the information efficiently. This is a critical task for our ongoing projects, and accuracy is paramount. If you have strong research skills and familiarity with RFP processes, we would love to hear from you.
- Hourly: $5.00 - $50.00
- Entry Level
- Est. time: More than 6 months, 30+ hrs/week
We are looking for someone who is: - reliable - detail-oriented - proactive - comfortable with online tools - able to communicate clearly in English This role may include: - internet research - email management - scheduling - customer communication - AI tools usage - social media assistance - simple operational tasks Please apply with your interests. New freelancers are welcome.
- Hourly: $15.00 - $25.00
- Entry Level
- Est. time: More than 6 months, Less than 30 hrs/week
We run an established online store with hundreds of active listings and need a detail-oriented specialist to help create and optimize them on an ongoing basis. You’ll work inside our store, so selling experience of your own isn’t required, but you do need to know e-commerce marketplaces well as a user. What you’ll do: • Create and optimize listings: titles, item specifics, descriptions, photos, and pricing • Run keyword and category research to improve search visibility • Monitor listing performance and refresh underperformers • Do pricing and competitor research using marketplace research tools (we’ll train you on our process) • Keep inventory and listing statuses accurate in our system What we’re looking for: • Strong hands-on familiarity with e-commerce marketplaces and how listings work • Sharp attention to detail and comfort with spreadsheets • Reliable internet and consistent weekly availability • Prior selling experience (your own store or managing one) is a plus, not required We provide full SOPs, tools, and access to our store. Looking for someone reliable we can keep working with long-term.
- Hourly: $34.00 - $95.00
- Intermediate
- Est. time: Less than 1 month, Less than 30 hrs/week
LegalEagle is looking for a legal researcher to help us investigate, analyze, and explain some of the biggest legal stories in the news. This is not a traditional law firm position. You won't be reviewing discovery or drafting motions. Instead, you'll help our team research lawsuits, executive actions, Supreme Court decisions, criminal prosecutions, constitutional disputes, congressional investigations, and other major legal controversies for an audience of millions. We're looking for someone who loves digging through primary sources, reading court opinions, spotting legal issues, and figuring out what is actually true. What You'll Do • Research breaking legal and political stories • Locate and analyze primary source materials, including (Court opinions, filings, briefs, and statutes) • Identify the key legal issues in a story • Research relevant case law and legal authorities • Prepare research memos and source packets • Verify factual claims and citations • Assist with drafting LegalEagle video scripts • Help separate legal reality from internet nonsense Ideal Background: We're less concerned with your exact credentials than your ability to do excellent research. Strong candidates might include: • Attorneys • Former attorneys • Judicial clerks • Law students • Legal journalists • Policy researchers • Legislative staffers • Academics • Exceptional researchers without traditional legal backgrounds Requirements • Outstanding research skills • Strong legal writing ability • Ability to understand and explain complex legal concepts • Familiarity with legal research tools • Ability to work independently • Obsessive attention to detail • Ability to distinguish between primary and secondary sources Nice-to-Have Skills • Westlaw • Lexis • PACER • CourtListener • AI-assisted legal research tools • Investigative journalism experience • Constitutional law background • Administrative law background • Federal courts experience • Experience writing for a general audience To Apply Please send: --Resume --Writing sample --A brief explanation of a recent legal story you found interesting and why --Your best examples of legal research Bonus points if you've watched LegalEagle before applying. This role can be part-time or full-time depending on the candidate. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.
- Hourly: $20.00 - $25.00
- Intermediate
- Est. time: 3 to 6 months, Less than 30 hrs/week
We are looking for a reliable, resourceful Personal Operations Assistant to help with research, finding solutions, coordinating vendors, and managing small projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys figuring things out, researching options, contacting companies, gathering quotes, and helping move projects from “I need to get this done” to “it’s handled.” I own a growing pet care business and have many projects, repairs, purchases, and vendor needs that require research and follow-through. ie: "I have this problem maintenance/facility improvement problem - what's the best solution for it?" Responsibilities May Include: - Vendor Research & Quote Gathering - Find companies or service providers for specific needs - Research options, compare reviews, and identify reputable vendors - Contact vendors by phone/email to gather pricing and availability - Request quotes and summarize options - Help coordinate scheduling and next steps Examples: - Finding a company that can custom manufacture replacement dog door flaps because the original manufacturer is no longer in business - Finding replacement equipment or specialty products - Finding contractors or service providers for repairs/upgrades - Researching maintenance solutions - Project Coordination Help manage projects such as: - Replacing HVAC equipment (including researching installers, gathering quotes, comparing options) - Equipment repairs or replacements - Facility improvement projects - Business purchases - Finding specialty vendors You would not complete the project yourself — your role is to research, organize, schedule, communicate, and keep things moving. Research Tasks Online research Product/vendor comparisons Finding hard-to-locate items Reading reviews Identifying the best options based on quality, price, reliability, and availability Creating organized summaries and recommendations Administrative Support Maintain project lists Track quotes and vendor communications Organize information in spreadsheets or project management tools Follow up on outstanding items Create simple reports/recommendations Ideal Candidate: - Extremely resourceful - A strong internet researcher - Comfortable making phone calls and sending emails - Detail-oriented and organized - Able to take a vague request and figure out the next steps - A good communicator - Someone who follows through without needing constant direction You should enjoy tasks like: “Find someone who can make this.” “Who repairs this?” “Who sells this?” “Get me three quotes.” “Compare these options and tell me what you recommend.” Experience with contractors, facilities, construction, equipment, or pet-related businesses is a plus but not required.
- Hourly: $17.00 - $21.00
- Entry Level
- Est. time: More than 6 months, Not sure
Skywalk Group is growing! A Recruitment Sourcing Specialist is needed. If you have adaptability, self-accountability, teamwork, and open-mindedness mastered, we’d love to hear from you! This is an entry-level role with extensive research and candidate pipeline building duties. The ability to accurately maneuver resume databases, Internet search tools, social media platforms, CRMs and applicant tracking systems is critical in this role. Impeccable attention to detail and ability to think-outside-the-box will allow you to find success in this role. This role supports the recruiting team. This role does not conduct interviews. Candidate pipeline building is the most critical duty to this role. Exceptional self-motivation and attention to detail required. Duties: • Accurately maneuver resume databases, Internet search tools, social media platforms, CRMs and applicant tracking systems • Ability to accurately and completely fulfill data entry assignments and respond to job applicants via digital platforms • Ensure the designated Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is updated appropriately • Use current and new sourcing methods to add qualified candidates to the ATS • Ability to comprehend job descriptions and persona profiles and apply information to resumes on platforms to determine if candidate is a potential fit • Manage applicant flow on job order Requirements: • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required • Previous sourcing experience strongly preferred • Ability to accurately and quickly maneuver computers and related systems required • High rate of proficiency with Internet searches, Internet platforms, typing WPM • Extremely high attention to detail, ability to multi-task and focus through self-motivation Experience with the following is beneficial: • Sourcing candidates from Indeed • Sourcing candidates from LinkedIn • Sourcing candidates from Facebook and other social media • Boolean sourcing • Salesforce experience • Content writing to send lucrative message with correct spelling and grammar Examples of industries we source within: • Healthcare • IT • Construction • Transportation • Manufacturing
- Hourly
- Entry Level
- Est. time: Less than 1 month, Less than 30 hrs/week
# Secret Shopper / Market Research Caller (Commercial & Residential Property Inspection Industry) ## Overview We are seeking a professional and detail-oriented Market Research Assistant to contact competing property inspection companies and gather publicly available information regarding services, pricing, scheduling availability, proposal processes, and customer experience. This is a research-focused role intended to help us better understand our market and improve our customer experience. ## Responsibilities You will: - Call competing inspection companies throughout New Jersey and surrounding states - Inquire about inspection services as a prospective customer - Collect pricing information for various property types - Record turnaround times and scheduling availability - Document proposal and quoting processes - Evaluate customer service, responsiveness, and sales approach - Enter findings into a provided spreadsheet - Submit detailed notes after each call ## Information to Gather For each company, collect: ### Residential Services - Home inspection pricing - Additional services offered - Scheduling availability - Typical report delivery times - Upsells and package options ### Commercial Services - Commercial inspection pricing - Pricing methodology (per square foot, flat fee, custom quote, etc.) - Proposal process - Required property information - Typical turnaround times - Scope of services included ### Customer Experience - Response time - Professionalism - Follow-up process - Sales techniques used - Strengths and weaknesses observed ## Requirements - Excellent English communication skills - Comfortable speaking on the phone - Strong attention to detail - Ability to accurately document findings - Experience with market research, lead generation, customer service, or secret shopping preferred - Reliable internet connection and phone access ## Deliverables For each completed company: - Company name - Website - Phone number - Service area - Pricing information - Notes from call - Overall customer experience rating (1-10) - Recommended competitive positioning observations ## Project Scope - Initial project: 20 companies - Approximately 5-10 minutes per call - Ongoing work available for high performers ## To Apply Please include: 1. Your experience with phone-based research 2. Your location and timezone 3. Your hourly rate 4. A brief example of a market research or customer service project you have completed Applicants with experience in mystery shopping, market research, lead generation, appointment setting, or competitive analysis are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Hourly: $12.00 - $15.00
- Intermediate
- Est. time: 1 to 3 months, Less than 30 hrs/week
I am looking for a resourceful, proactive Personal Assistant to help me with various tasks as I prepare to launch a new business. This is a flexible, part-time role paying $12 to $15 per hour. Core Tasks: Information Gathering: Researching local/state steps to file a DBA and finding specific operational details for the business launch. Outreach & Communication: Making phone calls on my behalf to gather information from vendors, agencies, or local offices. General Support: Handling everyday personal and administrative tasks to help keep the launch organized. Logistics & Requirements: Hours: Approximately 5 to 10 hours per week to start, with potential to grow. Availability: Must be available to make phone calls during Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours. (Note: Have your husband swap EST for your actual time zone if different). Skills: Excellent phone etiquette, strong internet research skills, and comfortable making outbound calls. Privacy: High level of trustworthiness and discretion (the selected candidate will sign an NDA upon hire). To prove you read this entire posting, please start your application with the phrase "Ready to Research!" Applications without this phrase will be automatically declined. Please briefly highlight your experience making professional phone calls or doing research.
- Hourly: $25.00 - $45.00
- Intermediate
- Est. time: More than 6 months, 30+ hrs/week
Part-Time Creative Producer for Geopolitics / Foreign Policy Podcast We’re launching a new podcast focused on American foreign policy, power, geopolitics, technology, and civilization-level trends. Think: modern grand strategy, realism, energy, AI, defense, media, and the future of global order. We already have: - a strong host, - an editor, - and research support. We’re looking for a part-time producer/operator who can help shape and run the show creatively and operationally. Responsibilities: - Manage the end-to-end production workflow - Help develop show format and recurring segments - Coordinate publishing pipeline and guests - Develop visual identity and creative direction - Guide thumbnail strategy and YouTube presentation - Help design on-screen graphics, intros, overlays, and overall aesthetic - Work closely with editor/researcher to improve pacing and presentation - Bring fresh creative ideas that stand out from typical podcast formats We want someone with strong taste. We’re especially interested in people inspired by creative media formats, retro news aesthetics, documentary-style presentation, or unique YouTube-first storytelling. Ideal background: - YouTube producer - Podcast producer - Creative director - Documentary/editorial media background - Strong understanding of internet/media culture - Interest in geopolitics, tech, economics, or power systems is a major plus
- Hourly: $25.00 - $75.00
- Intermediate
- Est. time: 1 to 3 months, Less than 30 hrs/week
I am an author writing a historical fiction novel set in Arizona in the late 1970s-1990s. I am seeking a detail-oriented research assistant to help uncover and synthesize historical information that will bring the novel to life. This is not a simple internet search position. I am looking for someone who enjoys investigative research and can track down primary sources, including court records, government documents, newspaper archives, historical records, and other archival materials. Responsibilities * Locate court documents, lawsuits, hearings, permits, government records, and archival materials related to specific historical events * Search newspaper archives, libraries, university collections, and historical societies * Contact courts, government offices, archives, or historical organizations when necessary to locate records * Create concise, organized summaries of findings * Develop timelines of events and identify discrepancies between sources * Maintain detailed citations and provide copies or links to original source material * Answer specific research questions related to geography, culture, politics, recreation, technology, and daily life during this time period Ideal Qualifications * Background in history, journalism, library science, archival studies, law, or legal research * Experience using newspaper databases, court records, government archives, or university collections * Excellent ability to distinguish reliable sources from speculation or secondary reporting * Strong written communication and organization skills * Curiosity and enjoyment of solving research I am looking for someone who is thorough, skeptical, and capable of going beyond Google to uncover difficult-to-find information.