We’re looking for a Hindi-speaking Topic Researcher who can consistently surface compelling, high-retention story ideas for a leading creator-led media studio in the mystery and true crime space.
This role is focused on finding stories, not writing scripts. You will spend your time deep in archives, forums, regional news, and non-obvious corners of the internet to uncover strange, dark, mysterious, or unexplained stories rooted in India and Hindi-language sources.
You will work closely with writers, researchers, and production teams to help shape the early foundation of stories that later become long-form video and podcast content. This role is ideal for someone who loves research for its own sake and knows how to separate genuinely interesting stories from surface-level noise.
Why You’ll Want to Join
- You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
- Up to 14 days of Paid Time Off annually (starting Day 1)
- Observance of Holidays per company guidelines
- 100% remote setup so you can work wherever you’re most productive
- Work with a globally recognized creator-led studio in long-form storytelling
- Direct impact on content watched by millions of viewers worldwide
- Opportunity to grow with the team as additional language research roles expand
What You’ll Work On
Topic Discovery and Research
- Identify compelling true crime, mystery, strange, or unexplained story ideas
- Source stories from Hindi-language news, archives, forums, and regional publications
- Dig into older cases, forgotten stories, and underreported events
- Evaluate topics for narrative potential, originality, and audience fit
Research Support
- Provide background research and source summaries for writers and lead researchers
- Help validate facts, timelines, locations, and key details
- Flag potential legal, cultural, or factual sensitivities early
Collaboration and Coordination
- Work with other researchers to sort, rank, and assess story candidates
- Coordinate with writers to align on research depth and focus areas
- Track and organize potential topics in shared research systems
Trend and Signal Monitoring
- Monitor relevant news cycles, forums, and online communities
- Stay current on emerging stories while also uncovering evergreen material
- Surface patterns or recurring themes that may inform future content direction
What You Bring
- Fluency in Hindi and English, written and spoken
- Strong familiarity with Indian culture, history, religion, and legal context
- Demonstrated experience conducting deep online research
- Comfort navigating forums, archives, long-form articles, and non-mainstream sources
- Strong written communication and clear summarization skills
- High attention to detail and strong judgment around source credibility
Nice to Have
- Experience researching true crime, mystery, or investigative topics
- Familiarity with tools like Feedly, Google Alerts, Medium, forums, or archive sites
- Additional language proficiency beyond Hindi and English
- Background in research, journalism, writing support, or executive assistance
How to Apply
Please include:
- Your updated resume
- A short 1–2 minute Loom video introducing yourself and explaining how you approach research and topic discovery
- A brief written example describing one story you believe would make a strong long-form mystery or true crime episode
Only candidates who submit a Loom video will be considered.
If you love uncovering hidden stories, enjoy deep research, and want your work to directly shape high-impact long-form content for a global audience, this role offers a rare chance to do exactly that.
Application Process Overview
Our comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right fit for both you and our clients:
- Initial Application - Submit your application and complete our prequalifying questions
- Video Introduction - Record an video introduction to showcase your communication skills and work experience
- Role-Specific Assessment - Complete a homework assignment tailored to the position (if applicable)
- Recruitment Interview - Initial screening with our talent team
- Executive Interview - Meet with senior leadership to discuss role alignment
- Client Interview - Final interview with the client team you'd be supporting
- Background & Reference Check - Professional reference verification
- Job Offer - Successful candidates receive a formal offer to join the team
Each stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations. We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.
