Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience in content research, digital media, or political analysis., Strong understanding of the US political system and current affairs., Proficiency with tools like Google Trends, Ahrefs, and social media analytics platforms., Excellent writing, fact-checking, and editorial judgment skills..

Key responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze political trends and news across various platforms.

Identify emerging stories and viral content to inform content creation.

Provide research briefs and suggest content angles for editorial teams.

Analyze data such as polling results and social media performance to guide strategy.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Location: Remote (India)

Company: Pubninja

Department: Politics (news.meaww.com/politics)

Experience: 2+ years in research, content strategy, or political analysis

Shift Timing: 10 AM – 7 PM IST, Monday to Saturday

About Us

Pubninja is a digital media company that creates and manages content for global publishing houses and platforms. We specialize in delivering high-impact, data-backed content across verticals such as politics, entertainment, lifestyle, health, and more. Our team powers audience engagement for millions of readers every day.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Content Researcher to support the US Politics vertical at news.meaww.com/politics. You will be responsible for tracking political trends, analyzing data, and identifying timely stories that resonate with a U.S. audience. Your insights will guide our video and editorial teams in creating sharp, compelling content.

Requirements

Trend & Story Discovery

Monitor political developments across major platforms and news sources
Spot emerging stories before they go mainstream
Track viral content and forecast which narratives will gain traction

Data Research & Analysis

Interpret polling data, election results, and demographic trends
Analyze social media performance and user behavior
Compile data-backed insights to inform editorial strategy

Content Strategy Support

Provide research briefs and background for video and editorial teams
Suggest content angles and narrative frameworks for trending topics
Write concise story summaries, talking points, and headlines

Skills & Tools

Google Trends, Google Alerts, Mention, Ahrefs/SEMrush
Analytics platforms (YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram)
Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis and visualization
Strong writing, copyediting, and fact-checking skills
Understanding of political subreddits, Twitter trends, and news cycles

Qualifications

2+ years in content research, digital media, or political analysis
Knowledge of the US political system and current political affairs
Experience identifying viral or trending stories
Excellent writing and editorial judgment
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility: Work from anywhere across India with flexible hours.
Creative Freedom: Autonomy to pitch ideas, explore trends, and shape editorial direction.
Growth Opportunity: Be part of a fast-growing media-tech company working with top global publishers.
Collaborative Culture: Work closely with content creators, editors, and strategists in a dynamic, team-focused environment.
Learning-First Environment: Access to editorial tools, trend tracking platforms, and real-time content performance data.