Fact-Checking Producer

Reuters is seeking a journalist with strong research and writing skills and fluency in Ukrainian and Russian to join its global fact-checking team. As a Fact-Checking Producer, you’ll identify viral content relating to misinformation topics and write comprehensive articles to establish the facts behind them. You will have a passion for politics and current affairs, expertise in navigating social networks and a track record of spotting emerging trends and stories. Most importantly, you’ll need to have sharp instincts and a creative, determined approach to problem-solving.

About the Role

As a Fact-Checking Producer at Reuters, you will:

Identify potential misinformation concerning Ukraine, Russia and other topical issues

Conduct research to establish the facts behind the claims

Be deeply familiar with social media as a newsgathering tool and how misinformation travels online

Proactively pitch fact-check articles addressing misinformation

Communicate fact-check findings in a manner that is clear, concise, and free from bias

Uphold Reuters standards and the Trust Principles

Work as part of our friendly, collaborative and global fact-checking team

Assist with other breaking news coverage in Ukraine as directed by the local hub

About You

To be a Fact Checking Producer, you will:

Demonstrate an analytical approach to new stories and be comfortable researching a range of topics independently

Have demonstrable experience in reporting or news writing (3+ years of experience). Prior experience as a fact checker is by no means a prerequisite.

Be able to identify emerging trends and misinformation

Be fluent in Ukrainian and Russian

Demonstrate an ability to write crisp and clean copy in English

Show a proven interest in current affairs and misinformation

Show strong news judgement

Be a collaborative team player, comfortable working occasional weekend shifts when required.

Be deeply familiar with social media as a newsgathering tool and track trends as to how misinformation travels online.

Prior experience in reporting, social media newsgathering, OSINT or fact-checking would be a clear advantage.

Please note, the deadline for applications is Friday, February 23rd, 2024.

We offer temporary contract till December 31st, 2024.

What’s in it For You

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities

Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists

Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days

Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.