[Hiring] Legal Researcher & Fact-Checker @Rewire News Group

Role Description

Rewire News Group is seeking a contract/part-time Legal Researcher & Fact-Checker to support the Podcasts team with identifying, researching, and fact-checking podcast scripts for our shows B*tch, Listen and the upcoming spin-off Baby Boom! Lawyered, hosted by the award-winning legal analyst, Imani Gandy. The PT Legal Researcher & Fact-Checker will work closely with internal stakeholders and our external production company. This is a part-time contract position estimated at 14 hours per week (not to exceed 19 hours per week) at a pay range of $30-40/hr, commensurate with experience.

  • Research and vet legal and policy stories for episode consideration
  • Fact-check scripts against primary sources: court filings, statutes, regulations, case law, and agency materials
  • Review scripts in advance of recording and flag sections needing more support, clearer sourcing, or stronger explanation
  • Review transcripts after episodes are recorded to catch any remaining inaccuracies
  • Contribute legally-informed input on headlines, episode descriptions, and SimpleCast copy, in coordination with the Audience & Marketing team for SEO
  • Maintain a running log of sourcing/fact-check notes per episode for editorial accountability

Qualifications

  • Legal background (J.D., paralegal experience, or equivalent) or demonstrated strong legal research skills
  • Comfort working independently against tight production deadlines
  • Experience with legal research databases (Westlaw or comparable) required or willingness to be provisioned access
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask well to meet concurrent deadlines and organize and manage time and priorities
  • High degree of integrity, initiative, and resilience; ability to work independently
  • A spirit of collaboration that fosters positive relationships
  • Proficiency with Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Simplecast (or other podcast distribution software), Slack
  • Passion for the mission of Rewire News Group

Requirements

  • Must be based within the continental U.S. and legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship
  • Preference will be given to candidates in locations in which current staff operate, with ideal candidates based in CO, IL, MN, NY, NJ, PA, DC/MD/VA

Benefits

  • Compensation: $30-40/hr, commensurate with experience

Company Description

Rewire News Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization and the only national publication exclusively dedicated to reporting on reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice. We’re a nonprofit, no-paywall, multiplatform newsroom that reaches hundreds of thousands of people per month across our site, social channels, newsletter, podcast, and events. Since our launch in 2012, our core mission has remained unchanged: To combat pervasive disinformation and misinformation about reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice. Rewire News Group is a remote, independent organization and an equal opportunity employer. Black, Indigenous and other people of color; LGBTQIA people; and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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