Contributing Researcher

We are looking for an experienced researcher to join Poke London as a regular contributor. This is not a staff position — it is an ongoing freelance collaboration, producing one to two research-driven editorial pieces per month.

What You Would Write

Our research features go beyond surface-level trends. We want pieces grounded in real data and primary sources:

• Audience insight pieces — what creative professionals actually think, need, and struggle with
• Industry data features — original analysis of campaign performance, platform shifts, or market trends
• Interview-based articles — conversations with practitioners, synthesised into actionable insight
• Trend validation pieces — separating genuine shifts from industry hype

Who This Is For

• 3+ years in user research, market research, or data journalism
• Strong qualitative skills — you know how to turn interviews and surveys into compelling narrative
• Comfortable with data visualisation and presenting numbers in context
• Genuine interest in the digital creative industry
• Published writing samples (blog posts, reports, or features)

The Details

• Commitment: 1-2 features per month (flexible scheduling)
• Format: Remote, asynchronous — write on your own time
• Compensation: Per-piece rate, discussed individually

Interested?

Send a short note and two or three examples of your research-driven writing to [email protected]. Tell us what corner of the creative industry you find most interesting to investigate.