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 resourceful 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 credible 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 credible 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 complex 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, recruiting, or stakeholder coordination
• Project or programme coordination
• Established professional network within 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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