Research Intern

Company Description Startup Story® is dedicated to amplifying the voices of startups and showcasing their unique journeys to a global audience. The platform highlights the challenges, achievements, and lessons behind building successful ventures, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs and educating a wider community. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, Startup Story® features founders from major hubs as well as tier 2 and 3 cities, recognizing the distinct hurdles they face. By giving underrepresented entrepreneurs visibility and support, the organization helps bridge opportunity gaps and nurtures a vibrant, diverse startup ecosystem. Startup Story® believes in the transformative power of storytelling and aims to make startup narratives a source of lasting inspiration.
Role Description The Research Intern will support Startup Story® in identifying, analyzing, and documenting stories of startups and entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on emerging ventures from diverse regions. Day-to-day tasks include conducting secondary and primary research on startups, compiling data on markets and trends, and preparing structured reports and briefs for content and editorial teams. The intern will help verify facts, gather background information for interviews, and contribute insights to improve the quality and relevance of published stories. This is an internship role based in New Delhi with a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site collaboration with some work-from-home fle
xibility.
Qualifications
Strong research and analytical abilities, including proficiency in online research, data gathering, and organizing information clearly.
Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex ideas and present findings in a concise, engaging manner.
Comfort using productivity and collaboration tools (such as spreadsheets, presentation software, and online project management platforms).
Interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and storytelling, with curiosity about emerging markets and founders from tier 2 and 3 cities.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a hybrid work environment.
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, economics, communications, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in research, fact-checking, and documentation.

Work arrangement
Hybrid