Fact Checker, Opinion Shows

The New York Times•New York, NY

6d•$113,946 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience fact checking audio or video products
Experience working with talent

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.