Research Team Lead

Location: Remote (Philippines)
Compensation: USD $2,000–$2,200/month (depending on experience)
Industry: Marketing / Entertainment Research
Schedule: Full-Time, with some flexibility around EST core hours

About the Company

Our client a growing US-based marketing company focused on research, data accuracy, and operational excellence. Our work supports fast-moving initiatives in the entertainment and marketing space, where speed, precision, and strong execution are critical.

As a small and agile team, we value ownership, accountability, and individuals who take pride in improving systems and driving results.

Role Overview

We are hiring a hands-on Research Team Lead to manage and elevate our research and administrative team. This is an operations-driven leadership role requiring both strong people management and individual contribution.

You will be responsible for driving team performance, maintaining high standards of accuracy, improving workflows, and ensuring research output meets business needs. This is not a passive management role — you will actively contribute to research, review work, and step in wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

Manage and oversee the daily performance of the research/admin team
Set clear expectations, KPIs, and output targets
Hold team members accountable to deadlines and quality standards
Provide direct, honest, and constructive feedback
Make performance-based decisions when necessary

Training & Development

Coach and develop team members to improve performance and output quality
Identify skill gaps and implement training where needed
Foster a culture of accountability, speed, and continuous improvement

Research & Quality Control

Conduct hands-on research, particularly within the entertainment space
Review team output for accuracy, completeness, and credibility
Verify information across multiple sources and ensure high data integrity
Catch and correct errors before they impact downstream work

Operations & Process Improvement

Improve internal workflows, SOPs, and team efficiency
Identify operational gaps and proactively implement solutions
Help optimize and refine AI-assisted research workflows
Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Required Hard Skills

Proven experience managing research, admin, or operations teams
Strong research skills with the ability to verify and validate information
Experience reviewing work for accuracy and quality control
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Comfortable using digital tools, spreadsheets, and research platforms
Experience working with AI tools or automation is a plus

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and accountability mindset
Direct communicator, comfortable having difficult conversations
High sense of urgency and ability to move quickly
Strong work ethic and ownership mentality
Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Ability to balance leadership with hands-on execution

About the Candidate

You are a doer and a leader — not just managing, but actively contributing
You are comfortable holding people accountable and driving performance
You care deeply about accuracy, quality, and getting things right
You take initiative and solve problems without waiting for direction
You are motivated by growth, responsibility, and building something better

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in improving the company’s operational efficiency and research quality. You will directly impact team performance, output accuracy, and the overall strength of internal systems.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to take ownership, grow into a senior leadership role, and help shape how the company operates as it scales.

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