FOIA Researcher

Origin Media Network; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Pay that grows with your results

Stories seen by millions

Job summary

Origin Media Network is a true crime media company pursuing public records and official documents to tell real stories. We’re hiring a FOIA Researcher who is passionate about public records and makes it their mission to find the craziest cases.

The role focuses on filing FOIA requests, obtaining bodycam, dashcam, and incident records, and turning findings into compelling stories for a wide audience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on FOIA or public records requests experience.
• Proven track record of obtaining records or footage from law enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of public records laws and processes across states.
• Passion for public records and government transparency.
• A discerning eye for cases that prompt questions.
• Self-driven and persistent, proactive follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Search news sites and streaming daily for unusual cases.
• File FOIA and open records requests for bodycam, dashcam, interrogation video, 911 audio, and incident reports.
• Follow up with records departments and push until the records come back.
• Track every case and request so nothing gets lost.

Skills

FOIA filing

Public records laws

Persistence

Self-motivation

Investigative mindset

Tools

Agency portals

News research tools

Job description

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 aFOIA Researcherwho is passionate about public records and makes it their mission to find the craziest cases out there.

What You’ll Do

• Search news sites & streaming every day for wild, unusual, and under the radar cases
• File FOIA and open records requests for bodycam, dashcam, interrogation video, 911 audio, and incident reports
• Follow up with records departments and push until the records come back
• Track every case and request so nothing gets lost

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of hands-on experience filing FOIA or public records requests
• A track record of getting records or footage back from law enforcement agencies
• Strong knowledge of public records laws and processes across different states
• A real passion for public records and government transparency
• A 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 easily

Nice to Have

• Experience with investigative journalism, legal research, or records requests for media
• Familiarity with agency portals

Why Join Us

• 100% remote
• Pay that grows with your results
• Your finds turn into stories seen by millions
• Small, fast-moving team where your work actually matters