Remote Fact-Checking Analyst: Research & Verify Claims

Welo Global; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible project-based work

Global contributor community

Job summary

Welo Data is seeking detail-oriented Fact Checking Analysts to evaluate claims for accuracy against evidence. You will research, verify sources, and render defensible factuality judgments to ensure AI-generated information remains trustworthy.

The role emphasizes independence, rigorous documentation, and clear justification of conclusions. The position is freelance, remote from the USA, starting ASAP for a two-week engagement at $45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Educational background or equivalent experience in Journalism, Research, Editorial, Communications, Content Analysis, Public Policy, Law, Information Scientist, or a related field.
• Strong written English comprehension and communication skills.
• Strong online research and information verification skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking, reasoning, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable making evidence-based decisions when information is incomplete, ambiguous, or contradictory.
• Ability to work independently and consistently apply detailed project guidelines.
• Proficiency with web research tools, search engines, and online information sources.
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to clearly explain findings and decision rationale.

Responsibilities

• Review information and identify claims requiring verification.
• Research and validate claims using reliable online sources and available evidence.
• Assess source credibility, relevance, consistency, and timeliness.
• Analyse conflicting information and determine the most reasonable conclusion based on evidence.
• Distinguish between verified facts, assumptions, opinions, and unverifiable information.
• Apply critical thinking and judgment when evaluating claims that require deeper investigation.
• Evaluate information within its relevant context and consider factors affecting accuracy.
• Document findings clearly and assign appropriate accuracy ratings.
• Maintain high levels of quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Determine the most authoritative source when multiple sources conflict and justify evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Strong written English

Online research

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Documentation

Web research tools

Education

Journalism

Research

Editorial

Communications

Content Analysis

Public Policy

Law

Information Science

Tools

N/A

Job description

Welo Data is seeking detail-oriented Fact Checking Analysts to evaluate claims for accuracy against evidence. You will research, verify sources, and render defensible factuality judgments to ensure AI-generated information remains trustworthy.

The role emphasizes independence, rigorous documentation, and clear justification of conclusions. The position is freelance, remote from the USA, starting ASAP for a two-week engagement at $45 per hour.