DC-Based Investigative Researcher: Public Records & Reporting

Longwell Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary range

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Downtown DC location

Career growth

Resumo da oferta

Longwell Partners in Washington, DC is seeking an Investigative Researcher to conduct deep-dive investigations into political actors, donors, and networks. You’ll identify threads, build roadmaps, and write long-form profiles that inform our communications strategy.

The role demands sharp research instincts, newsroom storytelling chops, and a readiness to collaborate with journalists and independent media partners. On-site five days a week in downtown DC is required.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience in investigative journalism or political research.
• A portfolio of published or produced work
• Hands-on familiarity with public records research and databases such as LexisNexis, FEC, IRS, SEC, FOIA

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in-depth investigations into political actors, organizations, and donors, building research roadmaps, tracking key targets, and developing comprehensive written profiles.
• Analyze IRS 990 filings, FEC disclosures, SEC records, state charity filings, corporate registrations, and other public data to track funding flows and surface key relationships.
• Submit and interpret public records requests; know what to ask for, how to get it, and what to do with it once you have it.
• Produce accurate, well-sourced long‑form profiles, memos, and reports ready for use by communications and media partners.
• Monitor relevant political news to identify emerging stories, new angles, and rapid‑response opportunities.
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure findings reach journalists, independent media creators, and wide audiences.

Conhecimentos

Investigative journalism

Political research

Public records research

Storytelling

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Ferramentas

LexisNexis

FEC databases

IRS filings

SEC filings

FOIA requests

Secretary of State searches

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Longwell Partners in Washington, DC is seeking an Investigative Researcher to conduct deep-dive investigations into political actors, donors, and networks. You’ll identify threads, build roadmaps, and write long-form profiles that inform our communications strategy.

The role demands sharp research instincts, newsroom storytelling chops, and a readiness to collaborate with journalists and independent media partners. On-site five days a week in downtown DC is required.