Legal Researcher & Fact-Checker, Podcasts
About The Position
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 their shows Btch, Listen and the upcoming spin-off Baby Boom! Lawyered. The role involves working closely with internal stakeholders and an external production company in a fully remote collaboration environment. This is a part-time contract position estimated at 14 hours per week (not to exceed 19 hours per week) with a pay range of $30-40/hr, commensurate with experience. Rewire News Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization focused on reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice, aiming to combat disinformation and misinformation.
Requirements
- 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
- Must be based within the continental U.S.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
