Freelance Information Specialist
Core
Research, analyze, and confirm news information, facts, statistics, and contacts to produce briefing books and backgrounders for reporters and producers.
Role type
Freelance Information Specialist
Builds
Briefing books, news backgrounders, and fact-checked information for national audience
Domain
Politics, public affairs, and business news
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Political expertise, research proficiency, ability to identify primary sources, familiarity with Lexis-Nexis/Factiva/Accurint, ability to juggle multiple assignments
Preferred skills
Strong knowledge of current events, passion for politics and business news
Responsibilities
Retrieve and confirm news information and facts, Produce briefing books and news backgrounders, Assist with information for special projects and events, Proactively provide information for story pitches
Seniority
Junior, 1-2 years experience
