FOIA Police Bodycam Footage Researcher

Job Title: FOIA/Public Records Bodycam Researcher — Police Bodycam Footage About the role: I run a YouTube channel covering real bodycam cases. I'm looking for someone experienced with FOIA/Public Records Requests to source original bodycam footage directly from police departments not footage pulled from YouTube, Reddit, or other creators. Payment $15–$20 USD per successfully gathered bodycam footage/case. Payment is for footage that is successfully obtained and delivered, not simply for submitting a request. There's potential for consistent, ongoing work for someone who can reliably find and obtain strong cases. Ideal Candidate You should: - Have real experience with FOIA/Public Records Requests, preferably involving police records or bodycam footage - Know how to research police incidents and identify the correct records department/agency - Be comfortable communicating professionally with government agencies - Be organized and able to track multiple requests at once (spreadsheet/tracker required) - Be able to identify interesting, YouTube-worthy cases - Be based in the U.S. or have strong knowledge of U.S. public-records laws and systems When Applying, Please Answer: - Have you submitted FOIA or Public Records Requests before? - Have you obtained police bodycam, dashcam, 911 calls, arrest records, or similar footage through public-records requests before? - Briefly explain how you'd find and request bodycam footage for a police incident. - How many successful pieces of footage do you believe you could obtain per month? - Include any relevant examples of previous research or FOIA work. Important: We're specifically looking for someone who sources footage directly through FOIA/Public Records Requests not by downloading bodycam videos already posted on YouTube or other social platforms.