Always on TikTok or Instagram? We're hiring Social Media Researchers!

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$400/month

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Oct 17, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

We're looking for social media-savvy people who understand American pop culture and know how to spot viral content. You'll research social media platforms to find high-performing videos in specific niches and organize them into a database for our team.

What you'll do:
- Research TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms to find viral and outlier videos in specific niches
- Identify trending content, popular formats, dance trends, and videos that stand out from the crowd
- Organize video links and relevant details in a spreadsheet
- Build a large, well-organized database of videos that match our criteria
- Apply feedback and refine your research as you learn what we're looking for

What we're looking for:
- A strong understanding of American pop culture, humor, and current internet trends
- Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other short-form video platforms
- A good eye for viral content and videos that perform unusually well
- Quick to learn new tools and follow research guidelines
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Comfortable using spreadsheets to organize research

Schedule and compensation:
- Full-time, 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time
- Compensation: $400/month

To apply:
Please send us a link to a brief 30-second to 1-minute video introducing yourself and discussing your familiarity with social media, American pop culture, and viral content. Please tailor your video to this specific role rather than sending a generic introduction.

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