Fact Checker (Temp) – $41.28/hour
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.
- 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
- 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
Contract Hourly Pay Rate: $41.28
The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role.