Fact-Checking Specialist

Position: Fact-Checking Specialist

Type: Full-time

Location: Remote / Hybrid (based on team needs)

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Fact-Checking Specialist to verify the accuracy, completeness, and clarity of content before publication. This role focuses on validating claims, dates, figures, eligibility criteria, and source attribution—especially for time-sensitive public information such as recruitment notices, exam schedules, results/answer key updates, application instructions, and official links. You will work closely with editors and content publishers to ensure our content is reliable, consistent, and supported by credible evidence.

Responsibilities

• Verify factual accuracy of articles, notices, and updates (e.g., dates, counts, fees, eligibility, age limits, selection process, and step-by-step instructions).
• Cross-check information against primary sources (official websites, official notifications, press releases, gazettes, and authenticated PDFs).
• Validate hyperlinks, link text, and navigation steps (e.g., ensuring “Results/Answer Key/Marks” paths and login instructions match the official portal experience).
• Confirm numerical consistency across a page (e.g., total vacancies, category-wise cutoffs, timelines) and flag discrepancies for correction.
• Review content for misleading phrasing, ambiguity, or missing context that could cause user confusion (e.g., exam dates vs. tier dates, provisional vs. final answer keys).
• Maintain documentation of sources used for verification, including timestamps, archived copies, and citations for auditability.
• Collaborate with editorial and publishing teams to implement corrections quickly and accurately.
• Apply internal fact-checking policies and contribute to improving verification workflows, checklists, and quality standards.
• Support periodic audits of older content to ensure it remains current and appropriately labeled when outdated.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fact-checking, editorial QA, research, journalism, or content quality roles.
• Strong ability to interpret official notifications and structured information (tables of dates, fees, eligibility, posts, and instructions).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect inconsistencies (e.g., mismatched totals, conflicting dates, incorrect labels).
• Comfortable navigating government or institutional portals and verifying information through official sources.
• Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and explaining corrections clearly.
• Ability to manage deadlines for fast-moving updates while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency with common office tools (Google Workspace/Microsoft Office) and basic web literacy (URLs, PDFs, page versioning).
• High integrity and commitment to accuracy, transparency, and responsible publishing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience verifying exam/recruitment-related content (e.g., application timelines, admit cards, answer keys, results, marks).
• Familiarity with editorial style guides and content governance processes.
• Experience using source archiving tools (e.g., web archives), citation managers, or internal CMS workflows.
• Ability to read and cross-check bilingual content (English/Hindi) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options where applicable).
• Opportunity to shape content accuracy standards and verification processes.
• Learning and development support (research methods, editorial QA, policy training).
• Collaborative team culture with clear ownership and accountability.

About the Company

We publish high-visibility informational content designed to help users quickly understand important public updates. Accuracy and clarity are central to our mission. Our team emphasizes responsible sourcing, transparent corrections, and continuous improvement in editorial quality. As a Fact-Checking Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining trust by ensuring every published claim can be traced back to reliable evidence.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short note describing your fact-checking approach. If available, include examples of verification work (redacted if necessary) or a brief description of your process for validating official notices and time-sensitive updates.