Paid Research Study for Italian Speakers - Midtown Manhattan

Toloka; New York (NY); On-site; USD 221,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindrift invites native Italian speakers in New York City to join a paid, three-day in-person study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how Italian-speaking users interact with phones, apps, and everyday digital tools.

Participants will describe daily phone usage, complete a short questionnaire, and share examples of typical activities. Eligibility includes 18+, living in NYC, Italian language use, and availability for Mon–Wed or Thu–Sat starting October 16.

Qualifications

• Native Italian speaker with daily usage of Italian in texting, email, notes.
• Able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Spend 1-3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan.
• Walk us through how you use your phone and favourite apps in daily life.
• Share examples of your everyday phone activity with the research team.
• Fill in a short questionnaire about your habits.

Skills

Native Italian

English communication

Job description

Mindrift is running a research study on how people use their phones, apps and everyday digital tools, and how that differs across languages and cultures. We’re looking for native Italian speakers in New York to join a paid, 3-day in-person study in Midtown Manhattan.

Why your language matters

Most technology is still designed with English speakers in mind. This study helps researchers understand how people who communicate in Italian actually use their devices, so future products work better for them.

What you’ll do

• Spend 1-3 days with our research team in Midtown Manhattan.
• Walk us through how you use your phone and favourite apps in daily life.
• Share examples of your everyday phone activity with the research team. You decide what’s included.
• Fill in a short questionnaire about your habits.

Who we’re looking for

• 18+ and currently living in NYC.
• A native Italian speaker who grew up in Italy.
• You use Italian in everyday life: texting friends, email, notes.
• You’ve used a smartphone as your main personal phone for 3+ years.
• Comfortable communicating in English.
• Available for 3 consecutive days (Mon–Wed or Thu–Sat), starting October 16 on Friday.
• Not currently employed by a tech or AI company.

Great fit for international students, people new to NYC, and anyone between jobs or with a flexible schedule.

Compensation

$1,200–1,600 for the full study.

Simple and transparent

Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form that explains exactly what’s involved. You can ask questions at any point and stop whenever you like.