About Dance Media
All Dance. All The Time.
Dance Media is the #1 platform for the dance industry, delivering engaging content across digital, social, print, and event platforms to an audience of 16 million. With six multichannel brands, including Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Pointe, Dance Teacher, Dance Retailer News and The Dance Edit, our audience spans dance enthusiasts of all types. From students to professionals, teachers, choreographers, artistic directors, and studio owners, we serve the entire ecosystem of dance.
Recently acquired by the same entrepreneurs who transformed Backstage from a legacy print publication into a profitable digital marketplace, Dance Media is embarking on an exciting new chapter. We’re investing in every aspect of the business: modernizing our technology, improving the infrastructure, and building a flat culture where good ideas win, initiative is rewarded, and talented people can make a real impact.
The Opportunity:
Dance Media is seeking a part-time Research Editor (Fact-Checker) to support the accuracy and quality of editorial content across our portfolio of brands. You’ll be joining a talented editorial team that includes our Editors-in-Chief, a Senior Managing Editor, a Managing Editor, Research Editors, Copy Editors, and a Social Media Producer. We’re a group of analytical, curious, and collaborative professionals with a steady pulse on the dance world and deep passion for the industry, and we take pride in delivering excellent content that connects with our audience.
As a Research Editor, you’ll work closely with editors to ensure published content meets Dance Media’s high standards for accuracy and credibility. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work behind the scenes on content that spotlights leading dancers, companies, choreographers, and issues important to the dance community.
The Research Editor will report to the Senior Managing Editor.
This is a part-time, nonexempt role with an hourly rate of $30/hour, with an anticipated commitment of 6-8 hours a week.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Fact-check articles across Dance Media’s brands prior to publication, verifying names, dates, titles, statistics, quotes, and other factual information
Clearly note changes and corrections within manuscripts and provide concise documentation as needed
Communicate directly with press teams and sources to verify information and resolve questions
Represent Dance Media’s titles in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with external press teams and sources
Return fact-checked articles to the Managing Editors in a timely manner to meet publishing deadlines
Balance multiple assignments and deadlines across brands simultaneously
Who You Are:
You have prior experience with fact-checking, research, or editorial work, preferably within the dance industry
Meticulous and detail-oriented, you notice even small inaccuracies
You have a strong commitment to accuracy and take pride in getting the details right
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can clearly and concisely document corrections and questions
You have good judgment and can distinguish between necessary corrections and stylistic preferences
Proactive, resourceful, and polite, you are relentless in tracking down external sources to verify details and building positive, trusting relationships
You’re proficient with Track Changes in Microsoft Word
You’re a self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines
Interest or experience in the dance world preferred
Why Dance Media:
Work with pragmatic and collaborative executives from Backstage.com, BCG, Cast & Crew, etc. who value innovation and initiative.
Access to cutting-edge tools and platforms across every department.
Thrive in a flat structure where your voice is heard and respected.
Be part of revitalizing an iconic brand with a storied history.
Grow in any direction you choose—operations, product, development, or marketing. Dream big!
Maintain a fair work-life balance. We cherish time with our families (fur babies included!) and encourage you to do the same.
