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About this Assistant Researcher | Assistant(e) de Recherche (Freelance) role at Goalcast

Goalcast · Onsite · Montreal

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 YouTube, 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: https://www.youtube.com/@unseentruecrime

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 YouTube, 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 et sortir de votre zone de confort? Rejoignez-nous!

Goalcast est un des leaders mondiaux dans le domaine des médias inspirants. Nous créons et diffusons des courts documentaires et des productions originales qui rejoignent nos fans à travers le monde. Avec une communauté grandissante de plus de 50 millions, et des vidéos qui génèrent 500 millions de vues chaque mois, nous avons une mission: aider les gens à réaliser leur potentiel, encourager les décisions qui changent une vie et repousser les limites du possible..

Unseen:

Unseen est une série documentaire produite par Goalcast, centrée sur les enquêtes criminelles, et plus spécifiquement sur les survivants, trop souvent laissés de côté dans les médias populaires. Contrairement aux émissions traditionnelles principalement consacrées aux criminels et aux détails souvent sordides d'un crime, Unseen met en lumière le parcours de ceux qui ont fait preuve de résilience et d'espoir face à de l'adversité immense, au nom de la justice et en l’honneur de ceux qui leur étaient chers. Avec plus de 1.4M d’abonnés sur YouTube, notre chaîne continue d’inspirer un public mondial avec un regard unique, réfléchi, informatif, et créatif. 

Aperçu du Poste:

Dans le but de poursuivre notre mission, nous recherchons un Assistant(e) de Recherche. Découvrez notre contenu ici: Unseen

Vous êtes celui ou celle qui partage toujours un fait surprenant en soirée avec des amis? Vous pouvez perdre des heures dans l’univers de Wikipédia? Vous devinez souvent les “twists” des séries télés ou des films avant tous les autres? Vous aimez plonger au cœur des histoires, des potins, des rumeurs, afin de vérifier chaque détail et découvrir les vrais secrets? Si oui, nous voulons vous rencontrer!

Notre équipe de recherche ‘Unseen’ s’agrandit! Nous cherchons une personne passionnée par les médias (YouTube, documentaires, films, séries, contenu Internet, etc.), curieuse et créative, intéressée par les enquêtes criminelles et les récits morbides, et convaincue que les histoires ont le pouvoir de changer le monde. Si la mission d’Unseen vous inspire et que vous souhaitez y contribuer, nous voulons en savoir plus sur vous!

Ce que vous ferez:

  • Collaborer régulièrement avec l’équipe de recherche et de montage pour développer des histoires captivantes
  • Rédiger des documents de recherche approfondie sur des affaires criminelles
  • Analyser des articles, documentaires, podcasts, interrogatoires et toutes autres sources pertinentes pour identifier des histoires avec potentiel
  • Se tenir constamment informé(e) des tendances médiatiques et des actualités du genre “true crime” et tout autre sujet populaire
  • Assurer un travail de recherche rigoureux en respectant les standards journalistiques les plus élevés
  • Participer à une réunion hebdomadaire sur Zoom avec l’équipe de recherche pour échanger sur l’avancement des projets et partager vos découvertes

Ce qu'il vous faut:

  • Passion pour les enquêtes criminelles, la culture populaire, l’histoire, et les faits insolites mais réels
  • Esprit critique; vous savez quand et comment approcher des histoires émotionnelles et compliquées
  • Un talent pour la narration créative; vous avez l’œil pour repérer ce qui est captivant
  • Organisation exceptionnelle; vous savez structurer vos notes et votre raisonnement de manière claire et logique
  • Valorisation des critiques; vous aimez recevoir des avis et de l’aide, ET en donner
  • Grand souci du détail; la vérification des faits et la précision sont essentielles
  • Excellentes compétences en communication; à l’écrit, comme à l’oral
  • Désir d’évoluer dans un environnement dynamique
  • Sensibilité et intelligence émotionnelle ; vous traitez les sujets sensibles avec tact et empathie

Point bonus:

  • 1+ an(s) d’expérience dans les médias, le cinéma, la communication, ou autre expériences similaires
  • Formation en production des médias ou en journalisme

Informations importantes:

  • Poste freelance / télétravail avec possibilité d’évolution vers un poste permanent à temps plein, selon la performance, et l’intérêt mutuel
  • Temps partiel : 20 à 30 heures par semaine
  • Candidatures ouvertes uniquement aux résidents nord-américains (les candidatures internationales ne seront pas prises en compte)
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About Goalcast

WE'RE ON A MISSION TO MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE, WANT TO JOIN US?

Goalcast is the world’s leading empowering media company and we don’t take that lightly. Our videos reach over 700M people each month and inspire viewers to live the impossible. We are sparking global change and won’t settle for anything less than the best talent. Think you’ve got what it takes?

WHO WE ARE

We’re a fast growing, Montreal based company that is disrupting the media industry. We don’t seek merely to entertain, our content serves as the catalyst for personal transformation. We’ve got heart, grit, and are committed to creating something bigger than ourselves. Changing the world is no small feat but determination to succeed is in our DNA. Just as we support our audience in their continuous evolution, we support each other in mastering our skills and beating the odds.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

We believe there is no challenge, no tribulation and no circumstance that cannot be overcome. That is reflected both in our content and in the way we operate behind the scenes. Team work truly does make the dream work at Goalcast. We all have equal responsibility for the company’s success. Everyone is expected to vocalize challenges, identify opportunities for growth and explore ways to drive better results. Our team is made up of experts in their field and all are encouraged to contribute their expertise to support their own growth, the growth of their team members and the company at large.

THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK

Your work will be watched more than a Marvel Movie… let that sink in. Even better, your work will have a significant impact on the lives of MILLIONS. Remember how we said we’re changing the world? That was not an understatement, but don’t just take our word for it.

 

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