Fact Checker (Temp)

A+E Networks; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global media company is seeking a temporary Fact-Checker to ensure the accuracy and integrity of content across various platforms. The role involves verifying facts, collaborating with multiple teams, and establishing efficient editorial processes. Candidates must have at least 3 years of editorial fact-checking experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers a contract hourly pay rate of $41.28 and will mostly be remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in editorial fact-checking, research, or journalism.
• Demonstrated ability to verify facts and sources under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with journalistic standards and editorial ethics.

Responsibilities

• Verify the factual accuracy of content in the editorial sections.
• Evaluate writers’ arguments for logic, fairness, and balance.
• Collaborate with Legal and Corporate Responsibility teams.

Skills

Fact-checking

Research

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Editorial systems (CMS)

Job description

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.

Division Story

Creativity and collaboration are at the heart of the A+E Global Media Digital Content & Platforms team. Our Company mission and vision is to create illuminating and entertaining content for the most expansive audience possible by meeting audiences wherever and however they consume content, and this team is key to meeting that North Star. We are passionate about using technology in fresh ways and shaping narratives – from the first spark of an idea to their final digital form. As an employee of A+E Global Media, you’ll be part of a global media and entertainment company that values diversity, representation, flexibility and kindness. In fact, Forbes named us one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for consecutive years, and Newsweek named us in their list of America’s Most Loved Workplaces, as well as their list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, LGBTQ+ and Women employees.

Job Description

THE ROLE:

A+E Global Media seeks a temporary Fact-Checker dedicated to ensuring accuracy, clarity, and integrity within the editorial sections of History.com and AETV.com. This role is responsible for verifying facts across articles, timelines, images, and supplementary content, establishing processes to support seamless fact-checking, and maintaining editorial standards. Reporting to a director, the fact-checker will play a key role in upholding A+E’s reputation for trustworthy, high-quality storytelling. This a new position, and the person who fills it will play a key part in working with the full team to create processes that are both effective and efficient.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Verify the factual accuracy of content in the editorial sections of History and AETV, including text, short-form video and visuals
• Evaluate writers’ arguments for logic, fairness, and balance, and recommend edits or clarifications when necessary
• Review related content—such as social media posts, headlines, captions, and supplementary materials—to maintain consistency and correctness
• Collaborate with Legal, Standards, and Corporate Responsibility teams to vet sensitive or high-risk content
• Establish, document, and refine fact-checking processes, workflows, and systems to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability
• Stay abreast of current events, history developments, and relevant topics to ensure contextual accuracy
• Communicate proactively with team members and problem-solve in partnership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts—tooling, training, checklists, audit systems—in support of high editorial standards

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in editorial fact-checking, research, or journalism
• Demonstrated ability to verify facts and sources under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sharp analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Familiarity with journalistic standards, editorial ethics, and source evaluation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and editorial systems (CMS)
• Comfort working across multiple teams and managing expectations in a dynamic environment

*This is a Contract Position

Compensation

Contract Hourly Pay Rate: $41.28

Thepay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role.

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
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