Full-Time
Staff User Researcher
Posted on 8/18/2026
JioStar
1,001-5,000 employees
Media conglomerate offering TV and streaming
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Bachelor's
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- At least 7–8 years of experience as a User Experience Research Specialist or in a similar role.
- Relevant product research experience in end-to-end, usability, or generative research settings.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative user research, including experimental design, sample selection and recruiting, surveys, focus groups, in-person and remote usability testing, and ethnographic field research.
- Experience with complex system research and user testing for web, desktop, and mobile experiences, represented through a portfolio of work samples.
- Ability to collaborate with project stakeholders and geographically distributed teams representing varied cultures.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, identify connections across them, and align work with core product and business values.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage tight deadlines, and multitask efficiently in high-volume, fast-paced settings.
- Ability to confidently present research findings to audiences across seniority levels and provide actionable insights that support product execution.
- Lead and design new products, interfaces, and user experiences across multiple platforms.
- Work with product designers and managers to define and redefine problem statements and create project execution plans.
- Coordinate with the User Experience Research and data science teams to devise metrics-driven, user-centric solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering and product management teams throughout the design process, from content through production, to create user flows, wireframes, user-interface mockups, and prototypes.
- Experience applying primary research in the consumer-facing product space.
- A degree in Psychology, User Experience, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
JioStar is a major player in the media and entertainment space. It curates and distributes a large lineup of content across 120 TV channels and two streaming platforms, serving both individual viewers and advertisers. Revenue comes from subscriptions and advertising, with content delivered via live channels and on-demand streaming on its platforms. Users access shows and channels by subscribing or engaging with ad-supported content, while the platforms continuously update offerings to keep audiences engaged. The company differs from competitors through its scale and backing from Viacom18 and Disney Star, a leadership team of industry veterans, and a broad, multi-platform content library that reaches diverse audiences. The goal is to maintain a leading position as a media conglomerate by delivering premium entertainment to a wide audience through subscriptions and advertising partnerships.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$45.8M
Headquarters
Mumbai, India
Founded
1990
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- JioHotstar logged 72.5 million concurrent viewers during the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- JioStar bought The Hundred 2026 India rights, extending its cricket inventory through August.
- Cricket's LA28 Olympic return raises India-subcontinent rights value and viewer demand.
What critics are saying
- Kiran Mani left in June 2026, forcing a digital leadership reset at JioHotstar.
- JioStar and Zee face lawsuits over films, music, and cricket rights through 2026.
- TRAI pricing caps and discount rules crush channel economics, threatening JioStar's linear-TV franchise.
What makes JioStar unique
- JioStar combines Star TV reach with JioHotstar's 451 million FY26 monthly active users.
- It owns India rights to IPL, ICC events, and The Hundred 2026.
- Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, and Uday Shankar provide unmatched distribution and access.
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