[Remote] Legal Fellow, Ishiyama Transparency in Government

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NPR is a mission-driven multimedia organization known for its award-winning news and programming. They are seeking a recent law school graduate to serve as the Ishiyama Transparency in Government Legal Fellow, where the fellow will work with journalists to obtain access to public records and assist in legal matters related to media law and government transparency.ResponsibilitiesWork with NPR journalists to request access to records under the federal Freedom of Information Act and state public records lawsWork with NPR staff attorneys and outside counsel to prepare appeals from inappropriate denials of such requestsTrack federal FOIA and state public records requests and appeals across the NPR newsroom and the newsrooms of NPR Member stations engaged with NPR in collaborative reporting projectsWork with NPR staff attorneys and outside counsel to pursue FOIA, state public records act, and court-access litigation, and, time permitting, to defend content-related lawsuits against NPR and NPR journalistsConduct legal research and advise NPR legal colleagues and reporters on FOIA, state public records act, court-access, and other media law issuesPrepare memoranda, presentations, and other materials for internal and external audiencesPrepare training materials and work with staff lawyers and newsroom leaders to train journalists in the effective use of FOIA and state public records lawsSkillsOutstanding academic credentials, including a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school earned by June 2026Bar membership in good standing in the District of Columbia, or eligibility to waive into the DC bar, by January 2027Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school earned by June 2026 requiredDemonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, the federal Freedom of Information Act, state public records laws, court-access law, and media law, generallySuperb verbal and written communications skills, high ethical and professional standards, a commitment to journalism, and good judgmentStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, to set and adjust priorities, and to work under pressureBenefitsAccess to health and wellnessPaid time offFinancial well-beingMedicalDentalVisionLife/ accidental death and dismembermentLong-term disabilityShort-term disabilityVoluntary retirement savingsCompany OverviewNPR is a multimedia news organization and radio program producer that delivers national and international news broadcasts. It was founded in 1970, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.npr.org.



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