Founding Investigator — Intelligence, Law Enforcement, and Judicial Backgrounds (Remote)

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.
We are seeking experienced investigators from intelligence, law enforcement, judicial, and prosecutorial backgrounds to join our founding community.

The Opportunity
We are seeking founding investigators with backgrounds in law enforcement, intelligence, prosecution, the judiciary, or comparable investigative roles to help establish our investigative standards and produce high-impact reporting.
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

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 firsthand 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 deep, long-term investigations and rapid-response reporting

Maintain strict standards of discretion, accuracy, and professional integrity

We begin with questions — not conclusions — and follow the evidence wherever it leads.

Who You Are
Required Experience
Professional investigative experience in one or more of the following:
Law enforcement or detective work

Intelligence analysis or federal investigative roles

Prosecutorial or legal investigative work

Regulatory, oversight, or compliance investigations

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 rigor 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.