Fact Checker, Shows

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The New York Times Shows department is hiring a staff editor to fact check episodes of Hard Fork, both in video and audio formats.

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 in print, audio and video mediums in a fast-paced news environment. 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.

This is a part-time role for 20 hours a week to start. It could scale up over time. You will report to the Executive Producer of Hard Fork.

This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

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

Check prep documents and listen during live recordings to 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

Basic Qualifications:

3 or more years of fact-checking experience

Available to work evenings as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Exercise news judgment

Quickly identify facts to be checked in a podcast episode transcript

Communicate notes & feedback clearly

Superb research skills

Use data to inform decisions

Manage deadlines simultaneously

Well-developed and adaptive cultural competence and emotional intelligence

Experience in a deadline-driven environment

Experience fact checking audio or video products

Experience working with talent

Uphold the existing editorial standards of The Times