Find Trending Audios in the USA

**Upwork Job Title:** Instagram Trend Researcher (USA-Based) – Find Trending Audio for Reels **Job Overview** We are looking for a detail-oriented Instagram Trend Researcher based in the United States to help us identify high-performing trending audio for Instagram Reels. Your primary responsibility will be finding audio tracks that are actively trending on Instagram and logging them into a Google Sheet for our content team to use. This is an ongoing role with a starting budget of **$150 per month**, with the potential to increase based on performance and the value of the trends you identify. **Requirements** * Must currently live in the United States * Active Instagram user * Familiar with Instagram Reels trends * Able to identify rising trends before they become saturated * Strong attention to detail * Reliable and consistent **What We're Looking For** Find Instagram audio tracks that meet the following criteria: * Display Instagram's "Trending" arrow/symbol * Preferably have momentum and appear to be growing * High-energy audio is preferred * Audio with a buildup, crescendo, beat drop, or emotional payoff is preferred * Suitable for adventure, travel, lifestyle, inspirational, fitness, or cinematic content We are especially interested in both: * **Emerging trends** (lower usage counts but gaining traction) * **Established trends** (higher usage counts with strong momentum) **Deliverables** Enter qualified audio tracks into a Google Sheet with the following columns: * Audio Name * Creator/Artist * Instagram Link * Number of Uses * Date Found * Trend Score (1-10) * Energy Score (1-10) * Notes (Why you believe it has potential) **Work Expectations** * Ongoing trend research and submission of qualified audio tracks * No fixed limit on the number of audios submitted * Focus on quality and trend potential rather than hitting a specific quota * Consistent submissions throughout the month **How We Will Evaluate Candidates** Please answer the following: 1. Are you currently located in the United States? 2. How much time do you spend on Instagram Reels each week? 3. Have you researched social media trends before? 4. Provide 3 examples of Instagram audios you believe are currently trending and explain why. 5. What process would you use to identify trending audio before it becomes overused? **Bonus Skills** * Experience managing social media accounts * Experience creating Instagram Reels * Familiarity with TikTok audio trends * Experience identifying emerging trends and viral content **To Apply** Begin your proposal with the words: **"TREND HUNTER"** This helps us filter out automated applications.