As part of our commitment to journalistic excellence, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced candidate to join our fact-checking team.
Note: This is a full-time role.
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)
- Verifying leaks
- 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
Qualifications and skills required
- 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
Work Experience
At least 5 years experience in journalism in any role as a fact-checker, reporter and/or editor.
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.