Objection
Founding Investigative Reporter — Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Judicial Backgrounds (Remote, Europe)
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Founding Investigative Reporter — Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Judicial Backgrounds (Remote, Europe)
About Us
Objection is building the truth infrastructure for the next century: fast, adversarial, AI-native adjudication at civilisational scale.
Our investigative division operates as an elite, independent investigative operation within Objection — dedicated to meticulous verification, transparent methodology, and accountability to facts, particularly where claims are contested, evidence is fragmented, or public narratives conflict.
We operate with full editorial independence and are supported by experienced media investors who understand that serious investigative work requires time, discipline, and institutional support.
The Opportunity
We are seeking experienced investigators with backgrounds in law enforcement, judicial, policing, intelligence, prosecution, or comparable investigative roles to join our team across the UK and Europe.
This role is suited for professionals accustomed to:
- Working cases with conflicting accounts
- Evaluating credibility under conditions of uncertainty
- Handling sensitive or high-stakes information
- Building conclusions from primary evidence rather than secondary reporting
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As a founding investigator, you will help define how Objection conducts investigations and earns public trust through disciplined, evidence-based work.
The Role
As a Founding Investigator, you will:
- Conduct original investigations into matters of public interest
- Develop investigative leads from documents, records, data, and first-hand sources
- Assess competing claims and determine what can be substantiated
- Verify sources, authenticate materials, and evaluate evidentiary reliability
- Work closely with editors to translate complex findings into transparent, accurate reporting
- Contribute to both long-term investigations and rapid-response reporting
- Maintain strict standards of discretion, accuracy, and professional integrity
Who You Are
Required Experience
Professional investigative experience in one or more of the following:
- Law enforcement or detective work
- Intelligence analysis or national security roles
- Prosecutorial or legal investigative work
- Regulatory, oversight, or compliance investigations
- Cross-border or EU-level investigative bodies
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Core Competencies
- Strong judgment in weighing evidence and assessing credibility
- Experience working with incomplete or conflicting information
- Comfort handling sensitive material responsibly
- Clear, disciplined written communication
- High tolerance for scrutiny and fact-checking
- Commitment to neutrality and intellectual honesty
A traditional journalism background is not required — investigative discipline and analytical rigour matter more than newsroom tenure.
What This Role Is Not
- Not advocacy
- Not opinion writing
- Not political messaging
- Not commentary or punditry
This is investigative work grounded in verification and evidence.
Compensation & Structure
- Compensation: $60,000–$180,000 annually, depending on seniority
- Fully remote, with flexible scheduling
- Robust editorial support and resources for sustained investigations
- Founding role with influence over investigative standards and practices
To Apply: Please submit your CV and one exemplary piece of work you would be willing to stake your professional reputation on.
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