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Times Opinion is hiring a staff editor to fact check episodes across our growing Opinion Shows portfolio, both in video and audio formats.

This position may be remote eligible and will work 12pm to 8pm east coast hours.

You will work with producers and editors to check facts and assertions, with extra attention to the tone and context in which they're delivered.

You are comfortable working across print, audio and video in a fast-paced news environment while juggling multiple projects. We're looking for exceptional news judgment, an investigator's mind and the ability to dive into unfamiliar material on deadline. And while we value deliberate, careful checking, speed is also important. The fact checker will be part of a small group of producers and editors, so collegiality, diplomacy and a collaborative spirit are a must.

Responsibilities:

  • Check factual assertions in podcast and video episodes to determine veracity and correctness on deadline

  • Listen during live recordings and track facts and assertions to be verified

  • Listen to drafts, checking all facts, noting attribution, and providing guidance on editing or adjusting material as needed

  • Conduct quick and accurate research to gather and verify facts in collaboration with producers, editors and hosts

  • Work to ensure fairness and accuracy; correct contradictions and omissions in consultation with producers, editors and hosts; correct spelling and grammar.

  • Check episode descriptions and other copy for video and audio assets. Adjust show print excerpts, transcripts and captions for factual accuracy.

  • Check video episode's visuals for factual accuracy and context.

  • Exercise news judgment.

  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

  • You will report to a Senior Staff Editor.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of fact-checking experience

  • Available to work evenings and weekends

  • Sound news judgment

  • Able to quickly identify facts to be checked in a podcast episode transcript

  • Able to communicate notes & feedback clearly

  • Superb research skills

  • Willingness and ability to use data to inform decisions

  • Ability to multitask and manage deadlines simultaneously

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Well-developed and adaptive cultural competence and emotional intelligence

  • Experience in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience fact checking audio or video products

  • Experience working with talent

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

 

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,945.85—$115,000 USD

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. 

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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