Remote Assistant Researcher | Assistant; e) de Recherche; Freelance

Position: Remote Assistant Researcher | Assistant(e) de Recherche (Freelance)
Who we are:

Are you looking to live the impossible, tell powerful stories and step out of what’s comfortable? Goalcast is the world’s leading empowering media company, specializing in the production and distribution of transformative short documentaries and original short films. With a growing community of over 50 million people and a monthly viewership of over 500 million, our videos deeply impact lives across the globe.

Each one is made to help people recognize their potential, make the tough choices required to change, and live the impossible.
Unseen:  Unseen is a documentary-style true crime series from Goalcast, that amplifies the strength of survivors. We go beyond the crime to showcase powerful journeys of justice, survival and healing, highlighting their resilience. With over 1.4 million subscribers on You Tube, our channel continues to reach and inspire a global audience through unseen cases.
Job Overview:  We are looking to amplify our impact and are currently searching for a  Freelance   Assistant Researcher . Here you can watch our content:
Are you the friend who always drops a “Did you know?” fact? Do you spend hours in Wikipedia rabbit holes, or pride yourself on predicting season finale twists before anyone else does? If you love deep-diving into stories, rumours or gossip, and fact-checking every detail to uncover the secrets that no one else knows, we want to hear from you!
Our true crime research team at Unseen is expanding, and our ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for media (like You Tube, documentaries, movies, TV shows, internet theories, and more!), is extremely curious and creative, has an interest in true crime, and believes that stories have the power to change the world. If you are enthusiastic about Unseen’s mission to make the world a better place, and are excited to see how you can contribute, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

Work closely with the research team to bring your ideas to life and craft impactful stories
Conduct true crime research for stories in the production pipeline
Browse and analyze articles, documentaries, podcasts, interrogations, and any other useful sources to find new and interesting stories to tell
Build comprehensive research documents to pitch the stories to the editing team
Be continuously be plugged into the world of trending media, and true crime
Deliver thorough research while maintaining the highest journalistic standards
Attend 1 weekly zoom meeting with the research team to collaborate on stories in the pipeline and share your findings

What you will need:

Passionate about true crime, pop culture, history, and the bizarre-but-true stories
Critical thinking skills; you know how, & when, to dig deeper in emotional stories
Strong storytelling instincts; you can spot a story that  needs  to be told
Strong organizational skills; you’re able to structure notes clearly and logically
A lover of feedback; receiving it, and giving it!
High attention to detail; accuracy matters!
Excellent communication skills; verbal, & written!
Startup mindset; you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Emotional intelligence; you handle sensitive material with thoughtfulness and care
Assets:
1+ years of experience related to storytelling, film, media, communications
Background in media production or journalism
Important details:
This position is  freelance / remote , but there’s also the  opportunity to evolve into a permanent full time position based on performance in the role  (and if there’s interest!).
This position is  part time  (between 20-30 hours).
North American based candidates only  (International candidates will not be considered)
Qui nous sommes:  Vous souhaitez repousser les limites du possible, raconter des histoires plein d’action…