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Fact-Checking Lead at Africa Uncensored

Vacancies at Africa Uncensored

Fact-Checking Lead at Africa Uncensored

Fact-Checking Lead at Africa Uncensored, will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of information contained in our content, conducting in-depth digital investigations, collaborating with investigative journalists, overseeing the content production done by the fact-checkers on team, and ensuring the integrity of published content. The role involves reviewing and analyzing data, scrutinizing sources, and maintaining high journalistic ethics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning, assigning reporters and coordinating the production of content for Africa Uncensored‘s platforms, principally, but not limited to Piga Firimbi, Africa Uncensored‘s platform for fact-checking, data journalism and community-building
  • Taking the lead in the ideation, conceptualization and development of fact-checking and other projects
  • Publishing content for said platforms principally, but not limited to: audiovisual, audio and text fact-checks, short data-driven stories (explainers, visualizations and stories that include data), and verifying leaks and stories shared by Africa Uncensored’s partners.
  • Managing budgets allocated to the (fact-checking) desk
  • Developing sources and contacts for various storytelling assignments
  • Developing annual plans, short, mid-term and long-term strategies for the (fact-checking) desk
  • Taking the lead in collaborating with other organizations on like-minded projects
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Editor

Required Work Experience

  • Any first/undergraduate degree
  • Eye for news/stories
  • Strong editing skills
  • Strong OSINT skills
  • Good communication and leadership skills
  • Working knowledge of content management systems, especially WordPress
  • Analytical skills – advanced knowledge of a spreadsheet program, preferably Microsoft Excel

Candidates with at least 5 years experience in journalism in any role as a fact-checker, reporter and/or editor will have an advantage.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and samples of their work to opportunities@africauncensored.net by 10 September 2024. Please include “Fact-checking Lead Application” in the subject line.

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