Opinion Fact Checker

The role

This person will verify the accuracy of information and analysis in data-driven guest essays and other opinion journalism. They will work on datasets and quantitative information to ensure fairness and accuracy.

What you will do

• Verify the accuracy of information and analysis contained in data-driven guest essays and other forms of opinion journalism.
• Eliminate errors, ensure fairness and accuracy, and correct contradictions and omissions.
• Verify datasets and other forms of quantitative information and analysis.
• Break down quantitative analysis to general, non-expert readers.
• See the work through all stages of the publishing process.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth.
• Report to an Assistant Editor in Opinion.

Required qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in statistics, public policy, data science, economics, quantitative social science or applied experience at a think-tank, non-profit or governmental statistical agency.
• Experience navigating complex analyses and pushing back to question data sources and analyses.
• Experience in survey research and modelling.
• Data handling experience — fluency in a statistical programming language such as R or Python.
• Ease in working with and analyzing complex datasets.
• Strong quantitative and statistical reasoning skills.
• Devotion to the highest standards of accuracy and verification.
• Ability to dive into unfamiliar material on deadline.
• Strong interest in both data and opinion journalism.
• Collegiality and diplomacy.

Nice to have

• Experience in fact-checking, writing or editing.
• Experience applying data analysis in journalism.
• An appreciation for Opinion journalism and understanding of the broader media landscape.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.