Fact-Checker & Verification Journalist

At a glance

• Paid in USDHourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
• Remote, any timezoneWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
• Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
• Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications
• Contract · SpecialistMultiple openings

What you will do

• Check claims in AI answers against primary sources
• Verify images and videos using open-source methods
• Write test cases based on real misinformation
• Rate AI answers for accuracy and caution

What we are looking for

• Fact-checking or verification experience in a newsroom or fact-check unit
• Skill with reverse image search and open-source tools
• Professional written English
• A second language, especially a South Asian one

Nice to have

• IFCN signatory organisation experience
• Election or conflict reporting experience

Hiring process

1. Step 1Profile and CV review
2. Step 2AI interview (about 20 minutes)
3. Step 3Identity and credential check
4. Step 4Short paid trial task

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.