Political Fact-checker - London, United Kingdom - PA Media

PA Media

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us.
PA is the UK and Ireland's national news agency, supplying 24/7 journalism to every newsroom in the country.

It sits at the heart of the PA Media Group which is now a portfolio of diversified news and information companies encompassing a large data division, the picture agency Alamy and the streaming service StreamAMG, among others.

About the Role.
PA Media is seeking an experienced political journalist/fact-checker for a project leading up to the UK general election.

Your role involves conducting research and crafting high-quality fact checks adhering to IFCN and EFCSN standards.

You'll assist in verifying and editing content, create engaging election-related content, aid in video-based fact checks for social media, analyse emerging misinformation themes, contribute insights to our election project, and enhance fact checks with visuals for digital audiences.

If you thrive in rapid, precise fact-checking and uphold high standards, seize this opportunity.

About you.

To be considered for the role you'll need:

Excellent political insight
Proficiency in web archiving and research
Sound news judgment.
The ability to report quickly, succinctly, and accurately, with a confident understanding of media law.
Resilience under pressure, meticulous attention to detail paired with a healthy scepticism.
Adaptability to changing news priorities, and availability for flexible shifts to accommodate political demands.

Desirable qualifications include:

Experience in producing fact checks adhering to IFCN and EFCSN standards, previous involvement in national or regional newsrooms, and familiarity with factchecking techniques and Open-Source Intelligence methods.
Please note, this role entails working flexible shifts to accommodate the dynamic nature of the political agenda._

What you can expect in return.
This is a great opportunity to work with talented colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We'll support you as you continue to develop your career with a well-respected organisation that is central in the UK media landscape.

Benefits.
We recognise your contribution to our continued success with an attractive benefits package which includes:

5 weeks holiday plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Cycle 2 work scheme
Company Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Day (x1)
Volunteering day (x1)
Hybrid working

Inclusion

We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we're also focused on who you are and what else you can bring.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work life balance.