Remote Investigative Reporter for Data-Driven Docs

RemoteJobsOne; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 114,616,000 - 214,906,000; Full time

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne is seeking reporters and correspondents to contribute document-driven articles for a customer project, focusing on in-depth research and factual storytelling. This fully remote role is open to candidates in the United States, with contractor status and pay shown as hourly.

You'll distill information from public records, verify sources, and craft clear, structured narratives using standard journalistic formats.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years reporting or correspondent experience at a recognized media outlet.
• Proven expertise in document-heavy beats such as investigative journalism, business, or science reporting.
• Demonstrated excellence in synthesizing large volumes of material into engaging, structured narratives.
• Track record of rigorous source validation, fact-checking, and verifiable reporting (not opinion or commentary).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Familiarity with journalistic standards for transparency, citations, and use of public records.
• Experience collaborating remotely with editorial or project teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and synthesize information from public records, reports, and lengthy documents to distill key findings.
• Conduct rigorous source verification and fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and credibility of all content produced.
• Develop well-structured, non-opinion articles employing industry-standard narrative formats such as the lead and inverted pyramid.
• Craft concise, clear, and context-rich summaries or full-length articles based on provided document sets.
• Participate in iterative editorial reviews, incorporating feedback to enhance clarity, structure, and factual consistency.
• Document research methods and citation trails for transparency and future reference within the project.
• Communicate findings effectively in both written and verbal formats, collaborating with project stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Document-based research

Investigative journalism

Synthesis of large volumes of material

Fact-checking

Verifiable reporting

Strong written communication

Remote collaboration

Job description

RemoteJobsOne is seeking reporters and correspondents to contribute document-driven articles for a customer project, focusing on in-depth research and factual storytelling. This fully remote role is open to candidates in the United States, with contractor status and pay shown as hourly.

You'll distill information from public records, verify sources, and craft clear, structured narratives using standard journalistic formats.