FOIA Researcher

Do you read a news story and immediately think “I need to see the bodycam”? Then this role is for you.Origin Media Network is a true crime media company that tells real stories through public records, police footage, and official documents. We’re hiring a FOIA Researcher who is passionate about public records and makes it their mission to find the craziest cases out there.What You’ll DoSearch news sites & streaming every day for wild, unusual, and under the radar casesFile FOIA and open records requests for bodycam, dashcam, interrogation video, 911 audio, and incident reportsFollow up with records departments and push until the records come backTrack every case and request so nothing gets lostWhat We’re Looking For1+ years of hands-on experience filing FOIA or public records requestsA track record of getting records or footage back from law enforcement agenciesStrong knowledge of public records laws and processes across different statesA real passion for public records and government transparencyA sharp eye for cases that make people stop and say “what?”Self-driven and persistent. You follow up on your own and don’t give up easilyNice to HaveExperience with investigative journalism, legal research, or records requests for mediaFamiliarity with agency portalsWhy Join Us100% remotePay that grows with your resultsYour finds turn into stories seen by millionsSmall, fast-moving team where your work actually matters