Our large nonprofit client headquartered in DC is in need of a Fact Checker. The fact checker will conduct basic fact-checking and comprehensive project research for the editorial team using print and digital sources. This position must be skilled in utilizing web-based tools and software versions of online research platforms.

This is a long-term, 40-hour-a-week W2 contract. All McKinley roles include a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the organization’s content for factual accuracy and verify quotes and expert contributions
Provide recommendations and alternatives to editors to ensure factual accuracy
Execute front-end research for internal stakeholders on specified content projects and deliverables
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and other partners to ensure the content aligns with the organization’s priorities and mission, enterprise brand strategy, and brand architecture
Provide appropriate documentation of fact-checking materials for archiving

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, journalism or communications
3+ years of professional experience at a major newspaper, magazine, or website
Skilled at gathering information from various sources
Must be able to translate complex statistical and technical data into plain English
Demonstrate significant autonomy and possess expert knowledge of fact-checking best practices
Understand the legal liabilities of stories produced by multiple content-producing platforms
Basic knowledge of CPS/Censhare, Adobe InCopy, Microsoft Office, and Lexis-Nexis using Macintosh is preferred

McKinley Marketing Partners, a 24 Seven company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals are encouraged to apply, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Opportunity for all is central to our mission. We strive to reaffirm our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We push ourselves to new heights to embrace ongoing change and creativity. With this as our goal, we are proud to have reached individuals with diverse backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our mission forward.