Fact-Check Editor

Job Overview:
The FactCheckHub offers fact-checking role opportunities for fact-checkers/researchers at its head office in Abuja, Nigeria. The organization aims to combat misinformation, disinformation, and fake news about topical issues.

Duties and 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" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and optimal operation at all times. Maintain high ethical standards in the FactCheckHub newsroom and take 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.

Required Qualifications:
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).

Educational Background:
BA/BSc degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Arts or Social Sciences or equivalent media work experience.

Experience:
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in journalism, editing, fact-checking, or investigative reporting.

Languages:
Strong written and communication skills in English.

Additional Notes:
We have a high editorial standard to ensure the content we publish meets and exceeds the expectations of our readers. Thus, please include any experience you feel would be relevant for your application. Most importantly, if you have a keen eye for details and apply common sense and critical thinking to your fact-checking work, we encourage you to apply.