origin media networkDearing, KS
FOIA Researcher
FOIA Researcher
FOIA Researcher
origin media networkDearing, KS
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Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)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 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 Us100% remote
- Pay that grows with your results
- Your finds turn into stories seen by millions
- Small, fast-moving team where your work actually matters
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Level
Senior
Location
Dearing, KS
Occupation
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Industry
Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
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