Writer & Research Associate · Part-time View

Boswell & Co. is a biography and research firm co-founded by Ishaan Pomichter and world-renowned author Walter Isaacson, who wrote the critically acclaimed biographies of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs. Most remarkable people never get a proper book. We exist to change that. We partner with entrepreneurs, executives, and families to write deeply reported biographies, memoirs, and corporate histories. Our work combines investigative reporting, archival collection, and extensive interviews to produce books that preserve the lives and stories of exceptional people.

We're a small, collaborative team that values intellectual curiosity, rigorous research, and exceptional writing.

We're seeking a part-time Writer & Research Associate to join our New York City team. This role suits someone who enjoys researching complex subjects, writing long-form narrative nonfiction, interviewing people, and shaping large amounts of information into compelling stories. You'll work closely with experienced writers and researchers at every stage of the book-writing process.

You will have the opportunity to interview and write about high-profile clients and other fascinating individuals across business, technology, science, politics, and the humanities. Depending on the needs of each project, the role may also include travel to unique locations to conduct interviews, visit archives, and gather material firsthand.

The position is part-time to start, with a strong possibility of transitioning to full-time within six months, depending on performance and company needs.

• Conduct historical, archival, and background research.
• Organize and synthesize information from books, articles, interviews, and primary sources.
• Draft and revise chapters, timelines, and narrative sections.
• Assist with manuscript editing and peer review.
• Fact-check material and verify sources.
• Interview subjects, their associates, and families, and prepare detailed reporting notes.
• Collaborate with writers and editors across multiple projects.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Excellent research abilities and close attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A self-directed, proactive approach to work.
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine love of learning.
• The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Comfort receiving and incorporating editorial feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
• Broad interest across business, technology, science, politics, and the humanities; our subjects lead in many fields, so comfort learning about unfamiliar industries matters.
• Preferred academic backgrounds include:
  English, History, Journalism, Business, Public Humanities, Political Science, Classics, and other writing or research-intensive disciplines.
• Experience with a student newspaper, literary magazine, academic journal, or other publication is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with substantial biography, memoir, and corporate history projects.
• Training in the craft of long-form narrative nonfiction.
• The chance to develop interviewing and historical research skills.
• Close mentorship from experienced writers and editors.
• A portfolio of significant research and writing work.

• Schedule:
  
  Part-time; hybrid depending on project needs.
• Location:
  
  New York City preferred.*
• Commitment: 20–25 hours per week.
• Compensation:
  Competitive and commensurate with experience.

* We will also consider exceptional candidates currently based in other Northeastern cities, including Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Because the role involves in-person collaboration, candidates outside the New York City area should be willing to relocate if the position transitions to full-time.