Freelance Online Content Researcher

Summary

Join our team as an Online Content Researcher (Film and TV) and contribute to building an enriched metadata database for film and television content. This remote, independent contractor role requires approximately 20 hours per week for an estimated two-week project. You will research, analyze, and categorize film and television content, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data entry. Strong research skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication are essential. The ideal candidate possesses a deep love for movies and television and a strong understanding of the film industry.

Requirements

• Idiomatic fluency in English (Australia)
• Strong research skills with the ability to quickly locate reliable information on a wide range of film and TV topics
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and content analysis
• Excellent written communication skills
• Proficiency in using global and regional entertainment databases or specialized research tools
• Strong understanding of local entertainment industries
• Ability to work independently within tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on film and TV titles across various genres, regions, and formats to collect and verify metadata
• Identify and categorize content by key attributes, such as genre, tone, themes, target audience, and plot summary
• Maintain a consistent and standardized approach to data entry and metadata tagging to ensure accuracy and uniformity across all entries
• Use industry databases, search engines, and niche resources to gather information on classic, contemporary, and independent titles
• Review and assess the accuracy of data collected, in adherence to provided guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film studies, Media Studies, Library Science, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in metadata research, content curation, or film-related research
• Experience with data tagging, categorization, or taxonomy in a digital media setting
• Knowledge of the film and TV industry, including major genres, influential filmmakers, and historical context
• Knowledge of film and TV analytics, viewer behavior, or recommendation systems
• Familiarity with content management systems, metadata standards, and data organization principles
• Familiarity with international cinema and television