The Research Specialist is tasked with identifying trending content, scouring the internet for contact information, explaining the benefits of ViralHog’s services and building the video library on a daily basis. This individual is an expert in all things ViralHog - what we do, how we protect content, the details of our license agreement and more.

The position collaborates with the departments of Accounting, Licensing/Sales, and Copyright to ensure the success of licensed videos on all fronts.

Many backgrounds can excel in this position, but communication skills and a tenacious self-starter attitude are key. Experience with, and a passion for, social platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, and Instagram are important. A successful candidate will have a love for subreddits or community sites with a focus on viral videos and GIFS. Ultimately, the Research Specialist is ViralHog’s greatest champion and most active salesperson.

•Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•Frontline brand champion, expressing the core values of our company including trust, service, and creativity

•Working with the research team to identify and acquire trending videos

•Negotiating contract terms

•Managing individual tasks with minimal supervision

•Following videos through to completion of all onboarding steps

•Develop and maintain strong client relationships

•Communicating all necessary information to needed departments

•Minimum of two years experience in a related media field preferred

•Strong written and verbal communication skills

•Self-motivated team player

•Speaks English and at least one other language preferred

•Creative mind looking to make an immediate impact

100% remote work

The Director of Strategic Partnerships assumes the primary responsibility for managing and driving the ongoing success of the research, content, sales and licensing teams. This individual will develop and implement innovative growth strategies and collaborations outlined by leadership while overseeing the daily operations of the product lifecycle. The primary objective is to develop strategic opportunities in new and existing markets.

This position is responsible for driving revenue globally across multiple regions and channels through new business initiatives, strategic partnerships, and program development. This subject matter expert is a strong leader experienced in high-level stakeholder management, content distribution, contract negotiations, and partnerships with major media companies. 

Responsibilities:

• • Develop strategic opportunities to achieve user growth, engagement, and revenue goals. 
• • Outline content roadmap and prioritize placements for maximum brand awareness
• • Lead creative efforts to promote ViralHog content across partner platforms. 
• • Stay updated on partner program requirements to ensure compliance with internal teams.
• • Research, prospect, and target new revenue-generating opportunities both domestically and internationally.
• • Lead growth initiatives and work across internal stakeholder groups to define and achieve on-target earnings.
• • Leverage existing client relationships to expand integrated partnerships and oversee all partner collaborations, working closely with the research and licensing departments. 
• • Responsible for liaising with agencies and attorneys to maintain compliance and industry best practices.
• • Prepare strategy documents, performance results, and executive presentations.
• • Keep up to date on industry trends and competitor initiatives within the industry.
• • Develop, track, and report KPIs

Qualifications & Experience:

• • 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, content acquisitions, B2B licensing, and business development focused on UGC digital licensing across global channels.
• • A strong background in contract negotiations, with a proven track record of success in building relationships, driving revenue, and expanding business opportunities.
• • Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, finance, marketing, or equivalent experience required.
• • Deep understanding of the digital media industry and capable of anticipating needs in an ever-changing and challenging digital landscape.
• • Strategic thinker with experience implementing partner strategies to drive new customer growth.
• • Track record of success in developing and executing multi-platform brand partnerships.
• • Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• • Creative problem-solver, communicator, and collaborator who works well with team members, external partners, and senior management.

We’re seeking an experienced controller to oversee this high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The controller will also produce thorough financial-status reports to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Objectives for this role:

• • Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• • Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• • Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• • Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• • Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
• • Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies

 


Responsibilities:

• • Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• • Ensure the monthly multi-national royalty payments are processed promptly and accurately.
• • Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• • Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company's performance.
• • Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• • Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• • Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• • Ensures that Forms 1042, 1042-S, and 1099, are completed ahead of deadline each year. .
• • Oversee international filings and compliance to minimize foreign tax withholding.
• • Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements including but not limited to OFAC compliance.
• • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

 


Required skills and Qualifications:

• • Excellent management and supervisory skills
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• • Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organizational and priority setting skills
• • Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
• • Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
• • Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
• • Exemplary history of financial project management

 


Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field
• • Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
• • Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant) preferred.