Investigator
United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary$62,000 - $78,000 (commensurate with experience)
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Job Details
- Experience
- 2+ years post-graduate experience
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementData AnalysisGoogle Workspace
Requirements
- 2+ years post-graduate experience in government investigations, investigative journalism, policy research, or a related field.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Demonstrated judgment and strategic thinking abilities.
- Fluency in relevant news developments and the political landscape.
- Understanding of how public records inform news coverage and government accountability.
- Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, and file-sharing platforms.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated interest in public interest advocacy and government transparency.
Responsibilities
- Monitor news and track sources to identify emerging issues for investigations.
- Craft strategic, litigation-ready public records requests to federal, state, and local agencies.
- Conduct rigorous review and analysis of document productions to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and unreported trends.
- Synthesize investigative findings into newsworthy narratives, blog posts, reports, and briefing materials.
- Communicate with government agencies regarding public records requests and work with the legal team to ensure timely pursuit of materials.
- Support external engagement by contributing to meetings and briefings with journalists and allies.
- Manage document processing and organization to ensure findings remain accessible.
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