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Fact Checker

Fact Checker

CompanyConde Nast
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$75225 – $77000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • A strong understanding of ethical reporting standards and practices.
  • A generalist’s interest in world and national affairs and a scholar’s aptitude for precision.
  • An interest in a broad range of cultural subjects.
  • Diplomatic skills sufficient to be able to work successfully with a range of people in complex situations.

Responsibilities

  • Keep continuously abreast of developments in national and international politics, science, and culture.
  • Analyze editorial content for accuracy, logical consistency, and editorial integrity.
  • Critically examine and evaluate a writer’s sources, decide whether additional documents and/or sources are necessary, and conduct research to identify such resources.
  • Read through writers’ documents, interview sources, and accurately distill information relevant to the piece.
  • Review supporting content, such as social copy, illustrations, and photographs.
  • Work effectively with a team of writers, copy editors, and editors across the publication.
  • Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fluency in Spanish and/or Russian is preferred.