Editorial Research & Fact-Check Associate

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS News in New York is seeking an off-air reporter to gather editorial information for producers, correspondents, and writers under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include locating statistics, studies, and government documents, and supporting broadcasts with in-depth background checks.

You will field requests from the anchor and executive producer, verify copy, and ensure accuracy of graphics and headlines.

Qualifications

• College degree is required.
• At least one year of experience on a daily news broadcast or as a reporter for a print publication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays when necessary.
• Interest in newsgathering and hunger for knowledge.
• Ability to pivot on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Act as an off-air reporter gathering editorial information for producers, correspondents, and writers on tight deadlines.
• Find relevant statistics, studies, and government documents.
• Field editorial and other requests from broadcast members, including the anchor and executive producer.
• Track down story subjects and run background checks on potential subjects.
• Purchase and/or fair-use photos and video footage from licensing agencies or outside vendors.
• Fact-check editorial copy, including correspondent and anchor scripts, headlines, and teases.
• Check graphical and visual elements for accuracy, including package and intro graphics, name fonts, and story headline banners.
• Support future projects and enterprise reporting.
• Conduct deep dives to find editorial material for stories and graphics.

Skills

Editorial Research

Fact-Checking

Strong Written Communication

Newsgathering

Background Checks

Education

College degree

Tools

Licensing Agencies

Video Footage Acquisition

Job description

CBS News in New York is seeking an off-air reporter to gather editorial information for producers, correspondents, and writers under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include locating statistics, studies, and government documents, and supporting broadcasts with in-depth background checks.

You will field requests from the anchor and executive producer, verify copy, and ensure accuracy of graphics and headlines.