Legal Researcher, Fact-Checker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct research and evaluate legal and policy stories for potential episodes

• Verify podcast scripts against primary sources, including court documents, statutes, regulations, case law, and agency publications

• Review scripts prior to recording and highlight sections that require additional support, clearer sourcing, or better explanations

• Analyze transcripts after episodes are recorded to pinpoint any remaining inaccuracies

• Offer legally informed insights on headlines, episode descriptions, and Simplecast copy in collaboration with the Audience & Marketing team for SEO purposes

• Keep a detailed log of sourcing and fact-checking notes for each episode to ensure editorial accountability

• Collaborate closely with Imani Gandy, the Executive Producer, Legal Content, the Rewire editorial team, the Rewire audience and marketing team, and an external production company

• Assist with podcasts including B*tch, Listen and the forthcoming spin-off Baby Boom! Lawyered

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience

• Legal background (J.D., paralegal experience, or equivalent) or proven strong legal research capabilities

• Familiarity with legal research databases such as Westlaw or a similar platform is required, or a willingness to gain access

• Capacity to work autonomously under tight production schedules

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet overlapping deadlines, and effectively organize time and priorities

• Strong sense of integrity, initiative, and resilience

• Ability to work independently

• Team-oriented approach that encourages positive relationships

• Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Simplecast or other podcast distribution software, and Slack

• Commitment to Rewire News Group’s mission

• Must reside within the continental U.S.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without needing employer sponsorship

• Must agree not to utilize artificial intelligence tools for writing or editing application materials or selection exercises

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities in a fully distributed organization

• Equal opportunity employer

• Online collaboration environment

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Access to Westlaw or a comparable legal research database may be provided