Reporters & Correspondents

Requirements

• 4+ years reporting or correspondent experience at a recognized media outletMust
• Expertise in document-heavy beats such as investigative journalism, business, or science reportingMust
• Demonstrated excellence in synthesizing large volumes of material into engaging, structured narrativesMust
• Track record of rigorous source validation, fact-checking, and verifiable reportingMust
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsMust
• Familiarity with journalistic standards for transparency, citations, and use of public recordsMust
• Domain knowledge in subject matterMust
• Experience collaborating remotely with editorial or project teams

What you'll do

• Analyze and synthesize information from public records, reports, and lengthy documents
• Conduct rigorous source verification and fact-checking
• Develop well-structured, non-opinion articles using industry-standard narrative formats such as lead and inverted pyramid
• Craft concise, clear, context-rich summaries or full-length articles based on document sets
• Participate in iterative editorial reviews and incorporate feedback
• Document research methods and citation trails for transparency
• Communicate findings effectively in written and verbal formats
• Collaborate with project stakeholders as needed

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About the role

Role Title: Reporters & Correspondents Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is selecting Reporters & Correspondents to contribute document-driven articles to a customer's project, focusing on in-depth research and accurate, factual storytelling. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a robust background in document-based research and investigative or analytical beats, who excel at transforming complex source materials into compelling, verifiable narratives. Scope of Work • Analyze and synthesize information from public records, reports, and lengthy documents to distill key findings. • Conduct rigorous source verification and fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and credibility of all content produced. • Develop well-structured, non-opinion articles employing industry-standard narrative formats such as the lead and inverted pyramid. • Craft concise, clear, and context-rich summaries or full-length articles based on provided document sets. • Participate in iterative editorial reviews, incorporating feedback to enhance clarity, structure, and factual consistency. • Document research methods and citation trails for transparency and future reference within the project. • Communicate findings effectively in both written and verbal formats, collaborating with project stakeholders as needed. Preferred Qualifications • Minimum of 4 years reporting or correspondent experience at a recognized media outlet. • Proven expertise in document-heavy beats such as investigative journalism, business, or science reporting. • Demonstrated excellence in synthesizing large volumes of material into engaging, structured narratives. • Track record of rigorous source validation, fact-checking, and verifiable reporting (not opinion or commentary). • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly. • Familiarity with journalistic standards for transparency, citations, and use of public records. • Experience collaborating remotely with editorial or project teams is a plus. Originally posted on Himalayas