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Pay

About typicalTops out at $60/hr. The typical top rate across 80 priced writing listings is $68/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

RecentPosted 11d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

What if your ability to read between the lines of social data could directly shape how leading media and entertainment brands connect with their audiences? We're looking for a Social Insights Analyst to transform raw social listening data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive smarter content decisions and sharper audience targeting.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. If you have a passion for social media analytics and a talent for translating numbers into narratives, this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Do

Monitor and analyze social listening data across major platforms to surface meaningful trends and audience behaviors
Translate complex social data into clear, concise, and actionable insights reports for content and strategy teams
Support content teams with data-driven recommendations to improve engagement and reach
Identify shifts in audience sentiment, emerging topics, and competitor activity within the media, advertising, and entertainment landscape
Develop and refine audience targeting strategies based on social performance data
Collaborate asynchronously with cross-functional teams to ensure insights inform real decisions
Present findings in structured formats that are accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Who You Are

Experienced in social media analytics, social listening, or digital insights — ideally within media, advertising, or entertainment
Proficient with social listening and analytics tools (e.g., Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Talkwalker, Sprout Social, or similar)
Strong analytical thinker who can connect data points to business outcomes
Excellent written communicator — you can tell a compelling story with data
Detail-oriented and self-motivated when working independently in a remote environment
Comfortable managing multiple projects and delivering insights on deadline

Nice to Have

Background in media research, audience strategy, or digital marketing
Experience working with content teams or creative agencies
Familiarity with paid social, programmatic advertising, or influencer analytics
Knowledge of audience segmentation and persona development

Why Join Us

Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule from anywhere
Freelance autonomy with meaningful, high-impact project work
Engage with dynamic brands and content in the media and entertainment space
Contribute directly to strategies that shape how audiences are reached and engaged
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as projects evolve

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.