Opinion Fact Checker

New York, NYfull timeOn Site

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$114k–$115k

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The New York Times Opinion Fact Checker verifying accuracy of data-driven guest essays and opinion journalism. Analyze complex datasets and ensure high standards of accuracy and fairness.

Responsibilities

This fact checker will perform functions that include, but are not limited to, the following:
Verify the accuracy of information and analysis contained in data-driven guest essays and other forms of opinion journalism.
Eliminating errors, ensuring fairness and accuracy and correcting contradictions and omissions.
Verifying datasets and other forms of quantitative information and analysis.
Breaking down quantitative analysis to general, non-expert readers.
Seeing the work through all stages of the publishing process.
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.

Qualification

Experience in fact-checkingAdditional Compensation and BenefitsFor roles in the UFor roles outside of the U

Required

At least 2 years of experience in statistics, public policy, data science, economics, quantitative social science or applied experience at a think-tank, non-profit or governmental statistical agency.
Experience navigating complex analyses and pushing back to question data sources and analyses.
Experience in survey research and modelling.
Data handling experience — fluency in a statistical programming language such as R or Python.

Preferred

Experience in fact-checking, writing or editing.
Experience applying data analysis in journalism.
An appreciation for Opinion journalism and understanding of the broader media landscape.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
Additional Compensation and Benefits:
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process
The annual base pay range for this role is between:

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