Fact Checker, T Magazine
Apply NowCompany: New York Times
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.
About the Role
T Magazine is looking for a fact-checkers who will fact-check articles ranging from short essays or columns to long-form pieces on fashion, art, architecture, travel, celebrity profiles and design. You will also check graphics, data visualizations and digital stories. You will work with all departments within the magazine, and sometimes with different desks across the newsroom.
You will work in a team of reporters and editors to fact check articles with speed and accuracy, sometimes with changing text and information. You must work well under deadline pressure, have excellent news judgment. We value collaboration, creativity and the ability to stay calm in a high-stakes environment.
This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
REQ-018161
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,945.85-$115,000 USD
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
About the Role
T Magazine is looking for a fact-checkers who will fact-check articles ranging from short essays or columns to long-form pieces on fashion, art, architecture, travel, celebrity profiles and design. You will also check graphics, data visualizations and digital stories. You will work with all departments within the magazine, and sometimes with different desks across the newsroom.
You will work in a team of reporters and editors to fact check articles with speed and accuracy, sometimes with changing text and information. You must work well under deadline pressure, have excellent news judgment. We value collaboration, creativity and the ability to stay calm in a high-stakes environment.
This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Fact check feature articles, branded columns, interactive stories, and other story forms with accuracy and speed.
- Use databases, reference materials, public records and other source materials to verify the facts.
- Contact sources by phone or email to verify material.
- Maintain professionalism in all spoken and written communication.
- 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.
- You will report to the Research Manager.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience fact-checking for a national publication, preferably a general-interest magazine.
- Experience fact-checking 8,000-word+ investigations on a variety of topics including art, fashion, design, culture and, occasionally, sensitive materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Foreign language experience is a plus.
- Ability to verify the accuracy of articles on short deadlines.
REQ-018161
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,945.85-$115,000 USD
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.