Reporters & Correspondents | $40-$75/hr Remote
Overview
This contract role places you as a reporter or correspondent producing document-driven articles that help train AI systems. Your work involves extracting key findings from public records, reports, and lengthy documents, then verifying facts before structuring them into non-opinion narratives. You will write in standard formats like the lead and inverted pyramid, and participate in editorial reviews to refine clarity and accuracy. No prior AI experience is required; your background in investigative, business, or science reporting is what counts. The position is fully remote and pays between $40 and $75 per hour.
What You'll Do7
- 1Analyze public records, reports, and lengthy documents to distill key findings.
- 2Verify sources and fact-check all content to ensure accuracy and credibility.
- 3Develop non-opinion articles using narrative structures like the lead and inverted pyramid.
- 4Produce concise summaries and full-length articles from provided document sets.
- 5Participate in editorial reviews, incorporating feedback to improve clarity, structure, and factual consistency.
- 6Document research methods and citation trails for transparency and future reference.
- 7Communicate findings to project stakeholders in both written and verbal formats.
Requirements7
- 1Minimum 4 years of reporting or correspondent experience at a recognized media outlet.
- 2Proven expertise in document-heavy beats such as investigative, business, or science reporting.
- 3Ability to synthesize large volumes of material into engaging, structured narratives.
- 4Track record of rigorous source validation, fact-checking, and verifiable reporting, not opinion or commentary.
- 5Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with clarity in explaining complex topics.
- 6Familiarity with journalistic standards for transparency, citations, and use of public records.
- 7Remote collaboration experience with editorial or project teams is a plus.
Who Should Apply
Candidates with at least four years of frontline reporting at a recognized outlet fit well, especially those who have worked with public records and lengthy documents on a regular basis. This role suits journalists who enjoy turning dense material into clear, fact-checked narratives and can handle iterative editorial feedback. It is less suitable for opinion writers or commentators who focus on analysis rather than verifiable reporting. Common reasons applicants get rejected include a lack of documented source trails or an inability to demonstrate synthesis of large document sets. Also, those who cannot show concrete examples of factual reporting from primary sources often score low on fit.
Salary Insight
The pay rate is $40-$75 per hour, based on experience and project scope. This is a contract role, so the rate is set for the duration of the engagement. Note that no further compensation details are provided in the job listing; exact terms are discussed during the hiring process.
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Application Tip
Provide 2-3 published samples that show you turning public records into fact-checked narratives. Detail the verification steps you took and how you structured each article with a lead and inverted pyramid, since this role demands rigorous sourcing and standard narrative formats.
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