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 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