Media Editorial Researcher

About Yaqeen Institute Yaqeen is a nonprofit on a mission to pioneer Islamic research in creative, cutting-edge formats tailored to meet people where they are. We work to dismantle doubts through well-researched truths, nurture conviction by strengthening belief with practical, spiritual guidance, and inspire contribution by reviving our tradition of faithful changemakers, insha’Allah . We’re seeking like-minded professionals who embody Islamic values including sincerity, excellence, and compassion, and want to make a difference in the faith of people worldwide. What You'll Do Role Description/Overview : Yaqeen Institute is seeking a meticulous and intellectually curious Media Editorial Researcher to join our dynamic content team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the academic rigor, factual accuracy, and narrative depth of our video and audio productions. You will be the research backbone for our shows, podcasts, and video essays, providing our hosts and producers with the well-documented information needed to create compelling and trustworthy content. This role is ideal for someone passionate about Islamic scholarship and contemporary issues, who thrives on deep-dive research, and has a keen eye for stories and facts that resonate. A strong parallel for this position is the work done by editorial research teams for acclaimed informational programs like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver or The Daily Show, where deep research and fact-checking are the foundation of every segm