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Posted May 25, 2026

Policy Research & Investigative Journalist

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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 Work Location: Remote Preferred Candidates: United States-based applicants preferred Pay: From $500.00 per week Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job