Primary Responsibilities
Independently discover misleading claims with the use of different platforms and techniques.
Write original and high-quality fact-checks to strict editorial standards and tight deadlines using OSINT techniques.
Write news reports and long-form analysis pieces related to the subject of mis/disinformation.
Work on content moderation and fact-checking projects with social media platforms.
Essential Skills and Experience
You have impeccable grammar and excellent English writing skills.
Professional newsroom, fact-checking, or other editorial experience of at least 3 years.
You have the ability to grasp new and complicated information quickly.
You have a strong understanding of the political and media landscape in India.
Understanding of the misinfo and disinformation space and the main challenges and dynamics of the fact-checking industry.
You have strong analytical skills and can remain impartial and critical while writing on complex and sensitive topics.
You are a team player and can support other team members.
You have advanced OSINT skills and experience using different tools and techniques to verify content.
You discover and flag misleading claims using different platforms and techniques.
You proactively pitch ideas around misleading claims that can be fact-checked.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience mentoring fact-checkers on OSINT techniques
Expertise in a complementary discipline or subject. Example: Economics, Politics, International Relations, Public Health, National Security.
You are familiar with international fact-checking guidelines and codes like IFCN, EFCSN etc., and are up to date with the best practices.
