Research Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2-5 years of professional experience, preferably in journalism, intelligence, investigations, or other related fields; previous role(s) must demonstrate excellence in conducting complex, qualitative, and analytical research with minimal supervision.
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to contextualize complex, and potentially unfamiliar, topics with exceptional attention to detail, thoroughness, objectivity, and precision.
- Proficiency in conducting advanced Internet-based research, including familiarity with social media, domain registration records, IP tracing, and deep web searches preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Conduct detailed investigative research on individuals, corporate entities, and issues from a wide range of open sources, including media reports; criminal, civil, and bankruptcy proceedings; SEC and other regulatory filings; business registrations; and real property records.
- Utilize online and subscription databases to collect relevant public records, such as property documents, SEC filings, legal pleadings, and other records.
- Identify and analyze specialized industry, regulatory, and governmental information resources. Examples include campaign finance data for projects involving political influence, drilling records for projects in the energy sector, or liquor licenses for projects involving beverage distributors.
- Conduct research to identify potential human sources, witnesses, and experts, and perform phone and in person interviews of those individuals, with guidance from senior personnel.
- Independently produce high-quality and detailed reports.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized records.
- Other duties as required.
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