Job Description

Fact-checker for health books and political/current events books published by Charisma Media. Fact-checkers read manuscripts meticulously to confirm all the facts contained within, including the confirmation of reputable sourcing for the endnotes.

Qualifications

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

A fact-checker's duties begin with good research skills and an instinct for knowing when a fact has actually been confirmed. These duties include:

• CONFIRMING DETAILS: A fact-checker must be able to confirm details using reputable sources.
• ADDING APPROPRIATE QUERIES: A fact-checker must know the difference between errors that necessitate querying the author or editor and errors that can be corrected by the fact-checker.
• CONFIRMING HISTORICAL INFORMATION: The dates and details of events that happened decades ago are as important as those of current events.
• CONFIRMING DATA: This might include the results of studies and surveys. Fact-checkers are responsible for ensuring that any quoted numbers are correct.
• CONFIRMING SOURCES: The sources of all quoted material must be confirmed, including ascertaining that sources really said or implied information that's being attributed to them.
• ADDING APPROPRIATE SOURCES: A fact-checker must know the difference between information that just needs to be checked and information that needs to be sourced.

CONFIRMING QUOTATIONS: A fact-checker must confirm the accuracy of all quotations, including spelling, capitalization, and punctuation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree in English, communications, or journalism with experience in researching, investigating, and/or fact-checking is preferred.
• Familiarity with the charismatic-Pentecostal market desirable.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: A fact-checker must often leave comments in manuscripts explaining the need to further confirm certain information or explaining the error discovered. A fact-checker needs to be able to communicate issues in a tactful, solution-oriented, professional manner that conveys patience and respect for the author.

• COMPUTER SKILLS: Mastery of the internet and search skills are crucial to finding accurate and up-to-date information under the pressure of deadlines.

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Information cannot be skimmed over. Accuracy, thoroughness, and clear, concise communication are essential skills for this position.

• ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINES: Deadlines exist with all types of publications, and this can mean pressure to perform quickly without sacrificing accuracy.

• ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY: As a freelancer, you must be self-motivated and able to set and meet your own deadlines and goals for each project in order to deliver fully vetted manuscripts according to the publisher’s deadlines.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.