Remote FOIA Researcher - Public Records Sleuth

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

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.