Video Research Specialist

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Job Description :

Job Title: Video Research Specialist

Location: New Delhi, India

Company Overview:

Founded by pioneering journalists as the first social media newswire, Storyful was created out of the need to break the news faster and edit social content to add vital context to news reporting. Acquired by News Corp in 2013, Storyful has evolved into a premium news, video and strategic intelligence partner for media, business leaders and marketing and communications professionals. Storyful’s mission is to provide trusted, cross-platform content and context in a complex online information environment.

For news clients, we are the definitive source for eyewitness news and viral videos, playing an integral role in newsrooms around the world. We pursue verifiable facts with the aim of providing deep context, and breaking news first. Storyful Intelligence delivers bespoke insights derived from unique access to cross-platform data and pioneering technology, contextualised by expert analysts. We translate online societal trends and decipher digital behaviours to inform strategic brand planning and mitigate reputational risk.

We are hiring Video Research Specialists with a passion for short-form video, user-generated content (UGC), and internet culture.

What you will do:

Storyful’s newsroom has been working at the intersection of social media, news and technology to help media organizations tell the stories that matter most. As we expand the breadth and depth of our coverage, we are seeking a Video Research Specialist to join our new team in New Delhi. As a Video Research Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and evaluating content that aligns with our business goals. Your expertise in trends, pop culture, and video-sharing platforms will help us navigate the ever-evolving Internet landscape.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess quality and original source of user-generated videos to serve Storyful’s clients and partners
• Conduct thorough research to uncover promising leads for content clearance
• Monitor internet trends and audience preferences to guide content decisions
• Adhere to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, newsroom environment
• Provide solutions and insights to enhance our content acquisition strategy
• Collaborate with various internal teams to execute content strategy.