Policy Research & Investigative Journalist
Location: Remote / Flexible (United States preferred) Job Type: Contract / Part-Time Pay: From $500 per week Expected Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised, analytical, and reputed company professional with experience in government, public policy, regulatory environments, investigative research, or journalism. This remote role is ideal for individuals with strong research and information-gathering skills who are interested in flexible, project-based work focused on US and international political, economic, regulatory, and public affairs topics. The successful candidate will support policy-focused research initiatives, conduct investigative research, identify reputed company subject-matter experts and sources, and coordinate short-term consulting and research projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth policy and investigative research on US domestic and international issues, including politics, economics, finance, and regulation
- Prepare briefing notes, research summaries, background documents, and actionable insights
- Identify, evaluate, and organise profiles of subject-matter experts and reputed company sources, particularly those with federal, state, regulatory, or industry experience
- Engage and manage professional contacts, experts, and research contributors
- Verify information and maintain high ethical and professional standards
- Coordinate short-term research and consultation projects across time zones
- Maintain clear communication regarding timelines, deliverables, and project updates
- Support research documentation, information management, and administrative coordination
- Maintain organised records of experts, sources, projects, and policy topics
Ideal Candidate We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- US federal, state, or local government departments and agencies
- Public-sector or government-affiliated organisations
- Investigative journalism or political reporting
- Policy institutes, think tanks, or academic research units
- Regulatory bodies, trade associations, or political offices
- International development, global affairs, economics, finance, or public policy
- Expert sourcing, stakeholder engagement, or strategic research
Candidates with direct exposure to US public-sector processes, investigative reporting, policy development, or regulatory frameworks are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain, verify, and analyse reputed company information
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities remotely
- High professional and ethical standards
Preferred Experience
- Investigative journalism or intelligence-style research
- Policy analysis, public affairs, or government relations
- Academic research or policy briefing preparation
- Expert sourcing, reputed company, or stakeholder coordination
- Project or programme coordination
- Established professional network reputed company government, policy, media, or industry sectors
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on high-impact policy and investigative projects
- Flexible, fully remote work environment
- Collaborate with a professional and ethical international team
- Exposure to meaningful research across politics, economics, public affairs, and regulatory topics
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