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Copy Editor

Charleston, WV · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

... and online materials meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and quality. You will ... At least 3 years of editing and fact-checking experience, preferably in medical or scientific ...

MJH Life Sciences

Copy Editor

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

... and online materials meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and quality. You will ... At least 3 years of editing and fact-checking experience, preferably in medical or scientific ...

Lux

COMMUNITY EDITOR

South San Francisco, CA

... and fact-checking articles Create relationships with our contributor network Be obsessed with figuring out what people are sharing, liking, recommending and talking about online. Determine which ...

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How much do online fact checking jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for online fact checking in the United States is $30.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $43.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is online fact checking?

An Online Fact Checking job involves researching and verifying the accuracy of information found on websites, social media, news articles, and other digital sources. Fact-checkers assess claims, cross-reference credible sources, and debunk misinformation or misleading content. They often work for news organizations, independent fact-checking websites, or social media platforms to ensure truthful and accurate reporting. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with reliable sources are essential for this role.

What does an online fact checker do?

As an Online Fact Checker, your main responsibilities typically include reviewing and verifying information for accuracy, cross-referencing multiple reputable sources, and documenting your findings. You may work closely with editors, writers, or content producers to ensure articles, social media posts, or reports are substantiated and error-free. Depending on the employer, your workflow might also involve using specialized tools to assess digital content and respond quickly to rapidly changing information. This role is highly collaborative and often deadline-driven, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What skills and qualifications are needed for online fact checking?

To thrive in Online Fact Checking, you need strong research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to critically evaluate sources, often supported by a background in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital research tools, databases, content management systems, and sometimes verification software is highly valuable. Excellent written communication, analytical thinking, and time management are standout soft skills for this position. These capabilities are crucial to accurately and efficiently verify information, maintain credibility, and support informed online content.

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Infographic showing various Online Fact Checking job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,411 per year, or $31 per hour.

Senior Technical Editor

Patriot Enterprises LLC

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description:
  • The FHA Senior Technical Editor oversees the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff
  • Leads a team responsible for transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet the stringent requirements of the agency, including reference checking, fact checking, and ensuring copyright compliance

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Focus on substantive editing, verifying technical accuracy, and ensuring compliance with agency style guides for all documents, reports, and manuals
  • Lead an independently working team, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication including online and web publishing
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), project managers, technical staff, leadership, and stakeholders to translate complex technical, scientific, regulatory, or policy information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate communications
  • Establish, maintain, and enforce editorial standards, writing conventions, branding requirements, and document formatting guidelines to ensure consistency across all organizational publications
  • Provide substantive editing, copy editing, line editing, and developmental editing to improve document quality, logical flow, readability, and usability while preserving technical accuracy and author intent
  • Review documents for compliance with applicable organizational policies, contractual requirements, regulatory guidance, publication standards, and accessibility requirements

Education:
  • Master's Degree (Senior) in English, Journalism, or a technical field

Experience:
  • 10+ years of supervisory and project management experience; FHA transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred
  • This position requires an expert-level command of the US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual and an eye for detail when ensuring quality control for all publications and documents

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