Fact-Checking Producer

Reuters is seeking a journalist to join our dynamic and global fact-checking team.

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 online.

Most importantly, youll need to have sharp instincts and a creative, determined approach to problem-solving under tight deadlines.

This position will involve identifying online misinformation related to U.S. & UK current events or other topical issues. Youll conduct research to establish the facts behind the claims and write a comprehensive fact-check article.

You will be expected to deliver your findings in clear and concise English. Accuracy is paramount.

Prior experience in reporting, social media newsgathering, OSINT or fact-checking would be a clear advantage. However, as full training will be given, an enthusiastic willingness to learn quickly is at least as important.

About the role

As a Fact-Checking Producer, you will:

• Identify misinformation concerning U.S. & UK current events and global breaking news stories
• Proactively pitch fact-check articles addressing misinformation
• Conduct research and reporting at speed to establish the facts behind claims
• Distil jargon and complex issues to lay out the required context that is both accurate and accessible
• Write clear, concise English copy without bias
• Uphold Reuters standards and the Trust Principles
• Be deeply familiar with social media as a newsgathering tool and how misinformation travels online
• Support the Reuters fact-checking team in writing misinformation trend reports
• Work as part of our friendly, collaborative and global fact-checking team
• Leverage generative AI models to enhance and streamline our existing fact-checking workflows
• This role is based in Bangalore and will require occasional weekend work.

About you

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• At least three years of news reporting and/or fact-checking experience
• Impeccable writing in English under tight deadlines
• An interest in current affairs and sharp news judgment
• Track record in identifying trending content online and misinformation
• Deep familiarity with features of all leading social networks
• A skeptical eye and inquisitive nature