How to apply for Content Editor

About Forecasting Research Institute

The Forecasting Research Institute develops forecasting methods to improve decision-making. It is a research organization that works with quantitative forecasting and expert interviews across fields like artificial intelligence and political science.

About the role

This part-time remote Content Editor role involves writing detailed, resolvable forecasting questions based on expert interviews and producing summaries of forecasting rationales and policy reports. You will also conduct expert interviews and respond to forecasters' clarification requests.

A typical day

A typical day might involve conducting an expert interview, drafting a set of detailed forecasting questions, and writing a summary of forecasting rationales. You may also respond to clarification requests from forecasters and coordinate remotely with the research team.

Who Forecasting Research Institute is looking for

• Has clear writing and strong attention to detail, with the ability to turn expert interviews into precise forecasting questions.
• Is familiar with quantitative forecasting and can synthesize research findings into summaries and policy reports.
• Can work independently in a remote environment and manage a part-time schedule of 10+ hours per week.
• Is comfortable conducting expert interviews and responding to clarification requests from forecasters.

Tips for this application

• Include a writing sample that shows you can turn complex expert input into a resolvable forecasting question.
• In your application, mention specific examples of how you have worked with quantitative forecasting or research summaries.
• State your availability clearly, since the role is part-time contractor with 10+ hours per week preferred.
• Reference the Forecasting Research Institute's focus on forecasting methods and decision-making in your materials.
• Show you can work remotely and independently by describing past remote or self-directed work.

What to cover in your cover letter

Emphasize your ability to write clear, resolvable forecasting questions from expert interviews. Highlight experience with quantitative forecasting and summarizing research rationales. Mention your capacity to conduct interviews and handle forecaster clarification requests. Confirm your availability for a part-time remote contractor role with flexible scheduling.

Research before applying

• Read the Forecasting Research Institute website at forecastingresearch.org to understand their methods and current projects.
• Look for examples of forecasting questions or research summaries they have published.
• Review basic concepts in quantitative forecasting and question resolution.
• Check if they have public materials on expert interviews in artificial intelligence or political science.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would turn an expert interview in artificial intelligence or political science into a resolvable forecasting question.
• Your familiarity with quantitative forecasting and how you judge whether a question is resolvable.
• Your process for summarizing forecasting rationales and policy reports from research findings.
• How you handle clarification requests from forecasters when a question is ambiguous.
• Your approach to working independently and managing a part-time remote schedule.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting generic writing samples that do not show you can write resolvable forecasting questions.
• Ignoring the part-time contractor and remote nature of the role in your application.
• Failing to mention any familiarity with quantitative forecasting or research synthesis.