Bethany Branson Email & Phone Number

Researching and writing occasional freelance episodes start to finish for the show. Requesting audio and print court records for lesser known cases. Cross checking with other shows to try and find material that has not been covered before, or to ensure episodes that cover more popular cases always have a fresh take.

Working from start to finish to research and write occasional episodes. Finding lesser-known sources. Writing in the style of the host's voice. Compiling information into a compelling narrative, and providing articles with pictures to ensure there are enough visuals to create a compelling Youtube video.

Working from start to finish to research and write episode scripts. Utilizing assigned sources to get cases done in a timely manner. Tailoring scripts to fit the voice of the host for a specific show.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Researching and writing for an average word count of 90,000 words a year. Using numerous research databases; Newsbank, Newspapers.com, NewspaperArchive, Ancestry, GenealogyBank, and subscribing to local papers as needed. Traveling to local libraries to scan microfilm for information not available online. Calling local courts to request records, and sorting through transcripts for relevant information. Requesting inter-library loans and tracking down newspapers that would have covered a specific event. Working in a collaborative team setting, editing work for others and making changes as needed according to team edits. Compiling research into a story driven, chronological script.