Documentary Researcher/Associate Producer

Brave New Films seeks an experienced researcher to join the production team for a feature length documentary.

Applicants must have prior experience doing investigative work. The ideal candidate will also have an aptitude for storytelling, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Extensive background and investigative research. Research topics include policy issues, federal, state, and local legislation, financial information, and contact information

• Detailed fact checking

• Finding visuals to support your research (video, photos)

• Providing support to production team

Qualifications:

• At least three years experience doing detailed research for documentaries or investigative journalism 

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

• Excellent news and source judgement 

• General knowledge and love of politics. Please be tapped into the political scene 

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• High level of computer literacy 

• Cold calling and production experience a plus

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing 2-3 previous projects that demonstrated your investigative research skills to [email protected]. What information did you find and how did you find it? Please make sure to include your previous positions and employers for each example provided in your letter. This letter is a critical first step. Make it a strong one.

Only complete applications will be considered. No calls. The position is in Culver City, CA

Brave New Films is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, handicap or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Additionally, it is the policy of Brave New Films to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status or other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.