FOIA RESEARCH SPECIALIST - Police Bodycam YouTube Channel

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

SALARY

5/hour

HOURS PER WEEK

15

DATE UPDATED

Feb 16, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

ABOUT THE ROLE:
A growing YouTube channel focused on police bodycam footage seeks a detail-oriented researcher to handle public records requests and identify compelling content.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitor police activity across the US
• Identify high-potential i ---------- for video content
• File FOIA/public records requests weekly
• Track and follow up on pending requests
• Download and organize received footage
• Research background/context on i ----------
• Maintain tracking spreadsheet
• Flag urgent/trending i ----------

TIME COMMITMENT:
• 10-15 hours per week (to start)
• Flexible schedule
• Some weekend monitoring preferred

COMPENSATION:
• Performance bonuses for viral content discoveries
• Growth potential

REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent research skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with FOIA/public records laws
• Understanding of compelling content
• Organized and self-motivated
• Good written communication

PREFERRED:
• Previous public records experience
• Interest in true crime or law enforcement
• Understanding of YouTube

TOOLS YOU WILL USE
Trello - Project management and case tracking (we'll train you)
Google Drive - File storage and organization

Email
- Communicating with police departments
Various websites - Research and public records portals

TO APPLY:
Send resume + answer: "Find a compelling police bodycam i ----------
from the last 7 days, and explain why it would make a good YouTube
content" (2-3 sentences)

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