Financial Copyeditor & Fact-Checker

The Motley Fool; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial content company is seeking a freelance fact-checker and copyeditor. This remote role requires checks on financial articles and ensuring accuracy under deadlines. Ideal candidates will have strong research skills, a solid understanding of financial concepts, and experience in editing. The position offers hourly pay of $45 and requires U.S. residency.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of financial concepts and terminology.
• Experience in journalism, editing, or related fields.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Fact-check sources and copy edit content in Google Docs.
• Collaborate with the AI development team for content accuracy.
• Provide feedback to refine AI-generated outputs.

Skills

Fact-checking methodologies

Strong research skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with AI tools

Tools

Google Docs

CMS

Jira Software

Job description

Overview

The Motley Fool is seeking a highly skilled freelance fact-checker and copyeditor for an independent contract (approximately 10-20 hours per week). This role is remote, but candidates must reside in the United States for consideration.

What Does this Team Do?

The Premium Content team provides informative, investor-driven content. The role focuses on maintaining accuracy and high editorial standards for Foolish content.

What Will You Do in This Role?

• Fact-check sources and copy edit content in Google Docs, ensuring a Foolish voice and alignment with publishing guidelines for Premium content.
• Review content in CMS systems, set up content pages, format correctly, and ensure all guidelines and publishing criteria are met, including the publishing workflow.
• Collaborate with the AI development team to review and ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency of AI-generated content.
• Provide constructive feedback on AI-generated outputs to refine and enhance AI-driven content solutions.
• Communicate efficiently with Product Operations Managers and Writers to clarify needs and questions.
• Understand the Premium Content Publishing Workflow in Jira Software.

Required Experience

• Solid understanding of financial concepts, terminology, and the global financial landscape.
• Strong grasp of Foolish investing principles and our brand voice.
• Experience in journalism, editing, or related fields with knowledge of news writing, AP style, and journalistic ethics.
• Proficiency in fact-checking methodologies to verify information, data, and sources in financial articles.
• Attention to detail to identify inaccuracies or inconsistencies in content and data.
• Strong research skills across sources, databases, and financial reports.
• Ability to interpret and validate statistical information in financial articles.
• Knowledge of financial compliance and regulatory requirements to ensure content accuracy and legality.
• Familiarity with AI tools, fact-checking software, CMS, and other technology used in financial publishing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with writers, editors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrated impartiality and credibility in fact-checking, without bias toward any institution or ideology.

Details

Hourly Pay Range: $45 - $45 USD

Location: Remote; United States residents only.

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