Fact-Check Editor at The International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR)

About the Role

• We seek a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fact-Check Editor to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for verifying information, reviewing investigative and editorial content for accuracy, identifying misinformation/disinformation, and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of journalism and editorial integrity.
• The Fact-Check Editor will work closely with researchers, factcheckers, analysts, and the digital team to strengthen the credibility, accuracy, and reliability of published content.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the daily running of the FactCheckHub newsroom.
• Edit, or assign for editing, all content published on factcheckhub.com.
• Maintain the FactCheckHub website to ensure its dynamism, user friendliness, security and optimal operation at all times.
• Maintain high ethical standards in the FactCheckHub newsroom and taking steps to sanction unethical conduct.
• Approve assignments and budgets for all reporters in the FactCheckHub newsroom.
• Assist the HR & Admin Department in evaluating the performance of all FactCheckHub newsroom staff.
• Evaluate all developed news and content to ensure accuracy and recommend modifications and changes to ensure achievement to all quality standards
• Prepare and maintain effective editorial calendars and develop various strategies for all editorial promotions and email campaigns.
• Factcheck reports to ensure accuracy, adherence to copyright laws, rid of libel or go against Centre’s policy
• Ensure compliance with ICIR workplace policies, especially on non-discrimination, sexual harassment, gender equality, whistleblowing, among others.
• Liaise with and manage relationships with FactCheckHub partners, including funding partners and other media or factchecking organisations

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• BA/BSc degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Arts or Social Sciences or equivalent media work experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in journalism, editing, fact-checking, or investigative reporting.
• Must have strong research skills and experience with using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools.
• Candidates must have a demonstrable fact-checking portfolio (Include links to published fact-checks in your CV).
• Must be able to display good editorial judgement related to the collection and analysis of intelligence, information, especially on mis/disinformation campaigns.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a creative thinker with an ability to analyze a wide array of data.
• Must be tech-savvy (i.e., understands Google Tools for fact-checking and can easily work with Google Docs, Google Sheet etc)