Freelance Information Specialist
Core
Research, analyze, and confirm news information, facts, statistics, and contacts to produce briefing books and news backgrounders for reporters and producers.
Role type
Freelance Information Specialist
Builds
briefing books, news backgrounders, and fact-checked information for national audience
Domain
News media / Politics / Public affairs
Required skills
political expertise, research skills, ability to identify primary sources, familiarity with Lexis-Nexis/Factiva/Accurint, ability to juggle multiple assignments
Preferred skills
passion for current events, politics, and business
Technologies
Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint
Responsibilities
Retrieve, analyze, and confirm news information, facts, statistics, and contacts; Produce briefing books and news backgrounders for reporters and producers; Assist with providing information for special projects and planned events like Congressional hearings, elections, and town halls; Proactively provide compelling information for Fox Facts and story pitches