Junior Researcher
Description
Role: Show Researcher (Contract, Full-Time, Remote)
Operators Network
About Operators Network
Operators Network is a business-focused media network creating edutainment for entrepreneurs and people building brands. Most of our shows are video podcasts today, and we’re actively moving into more television/stream-style online shows. We’re expanding the number of shows this year, and while most run on a weekly cadence, some may become more frequent over time. Our audience and most of our shows are US-based, so we operate with UK + US time overlap.
The Role
We’re hiring a Show Researcher to power our weekly content engine across multiple shows and formats. Your job is to find the most interesting, high-signal things happening in the business world each week, then package them into host-ready and/or script-ready research dockets that make great episodes inevitable.
You’ll support scriptwriting by finding research across social platforms and the wider web — tweets/threads, data, stories, news, facts/figures, and “breaking” moments — and translating that into clear, structured briefs. You’ll also help source and book guests, research specific segments, and collaborate with producers, hosts, and scriptwriters as our show slate expands.
This is ideal for someone who loves online media (YouTube, podcasts, streaming, social), has strong business instincts, can move fast under pressure, and uses AI tools to improve output quality and speed.
What you’ll do
1) Weekly Topic & Segment Development
Track key accounts, communities, newsletters, and news sources daily.
Pitch episode topics and segment angles tailored to each show’s format.
Spot what matters right now (and why), with a bias toward relevance, novelty, and real-world outcomes.
2) Research Dockets / Packets (Host-Ready + Script-Ready)
Build concise, high-signal research dockets for episodes in Notion, including:
“What’s happening + why it matters” summary
verified sources (links, screenshots/quotes where relevant)
key stats, timelines, and context
opposing viewpoints / counterarguments
memorable examples, founder stories, case studies, “internet moments”
suggested talking points and segment beats
Deliver research in the format needed for the show:
Host-ready (talking points + narrative beats)
Script-ready (structured notes for the scriptwriter to write quickly)
Ensure everything is credible, verifiable, and clearly sourced.
3) Guest Sourcing & Booking
Identify and source high-quality guests: founders, operators, investors, creators, experts.
Research guests quickly (bio, credibility, recent work, POV).
Support outreach + booking coordination (availability, time zones, basic prep notes).
Maintain a healthy guest pipeline per show.
4) Multi-Show Support & Operations
Work across several shows simultaneously; priorities shift daily.
Keep Notion boards updated (topic pipeline, guest pipeline, episode status, research docs).
Collaborate tightly with producers, scriptwriters, and hosts with clear comms and fast turnaround.
What “great” looks like (success criteria)
Research dockets consistently make episodes easier to craft and better to watch.
You regularly surface fresh, high-signal topics and angles before they feel obvious.
Your sources are strong and referenced; you can defend the facts.
Guest pipeline stays full; booking doesn’t become the bottleneck.
You’re organised in Notion, proactive with priorities, and calm under pressure.
Skills & experience we’re looking for
Must-have
Excellent internet research ability: social-first discovery + web verification.
Strong written communication: concise, structured, and clear.
Good business instincts (you understand what entrepreneurs/builders care about).
Organised and operationally reliable (Notion, checklists, process discipline).
Comfortable moving fast, handling multiple workstreams, and meeting deadlines.
Confident using AI tools to accelerate research and synthesis (without sacrificing accuracy).
Nice-to-have
Experience in podcasts / YouTube / media research / journalism / production.
Familiarity with creator ecosystems and social trend discovery.
Ability to shape raw research into show beats and narrative flow.
Light data literacy (reading charts, sanity-checking numbers, source quality).
Tools you’ll use
Notion (core operating system for dockets, pipelines, trackers)
Communication + scheduling tools (calendar, email)
AI research/synthesis tools (we’ll share our playbooks; you’ll help improve them)
Working arrangement (important)
Contract role (full-time): this is not employment.
Ongoing contract with no end date proposed (long-term if it’s a fit).
You’ll invoice monthly (or per agreed cadence).
Remote, but you must be reliably online during UK hours, with some overlap into US hours (most shows are US-based). In practice, your day will likely start a bit later and finish a bit later than a traditional 9–5.
Hours are somewhat flexible, but outcomes and deadlines are not — work must ship on time.
Compensation
£3,500 per month (contract rate)
Paid via invoice (monthly)
Hiring process
Trial task (short, practical task that mirrors real work)
1–2 interviews
Please share examples of previous work — ideally a research brief / research docket / research packet / show doc you’ve created. If you don’t have one, create a short sample to demonstrate your approach.
How to apply
Send:
A short note on why you’re a fit
Relevant examples (research brief / docket / packet / show doc — or a short sample you create)
Your availability (including UK + US overlap)Company Name
Location
Remote
Salary
3500
Posted on
29th Jan 2026
Apply by
12th Feb 2026