FOIA Researcher & Crime Leads Finder (True Crime / Bodycam YouTube Channel)

BODYCAM

We are looking for a detailed-oriented, resourceful, and proactive FOIA / Public Records Researcher to join our growing YouTube production team. Your primary responsibility will be finding high-potential police i ---------- and successfully sourcing the original, unedited bodycam/dashcam footage from US law enforcement agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads Hunting: Daily monitoring of US local news, police arrest logs, press releases, and court dockets to find viral, dramatic, or high-interest i ---------- (DUI, high-speed chases, intense arrests, public disturbances).
• FOIA / Public Records Requests: Preparing and filing official public records requests to US police departments, sheriffs' offices, and state courts to obtain raw bodycam/dashcam footage, emergency services audio, radio dispatch logs, and official police reports.
• Follow-ups: Actively calling and email ing US police departments to track the status of filed requests, handle processing fees, and resolve delays.
• Data Management: Keeping a well-organized Google Sheet with all active leads, filed request statuses, and download links to the obtained materials.

Requirements:

• Proven experience with filing FOIA / Public Records requests in the United States (knowledge of state-specific laws like Florida Sunshine Law or Texas PIA is a huge plus).
• Excellent written and spoken English with a neutral or American accent (you will need to call US government officials directly).
• High reliability, self-discipline, and ability to work around US time zones for phone calls.
• Deep understanding of the True Crime / Bodycam niche on YouTube (knowing what kind of footage makes a video viral).

Salary & Payment:
We offer a flexible "Per-Case" payment model 500/Month: raw footage + full police report OR a fixed monthly salary for part ---------- -time arrangements depending on your experience.