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Copy Editor

Charleston, WV

$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 ...

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COMMUNITY EDITOR

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

... 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 ...

Gemini Industries Inc.

... fact checking, and ensuring copyright compliance. Conduct substantive editing, verify technical ... Manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication including online and web ...

Woodward Communications

STAFF JOURNALIST

Madison, WI · On-site

Produce timely and accurate online news content * Assist with real-time news coverage and write ... Strong interviewing, reporting, editing, and fact-checking skills. * Knowledge of journalistic ...

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As of Sep 10, 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.

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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.

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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 September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,411 per year, or $31 per hour.

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA • On-site

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$140K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Senior Technical Editor

Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, 6300 Georgetown Pick, McLean, VA 22101 or Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Salary: $140,000 and up, depending on qualifications

11 Paid Holidays, sick leave and vacation.

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD & 401k plans

Employment Status: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The senior level editor oversees the entire editorial process for high stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff. You and your team are 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. The technical editors focus on substantive editing, verifying technical accuracy, and ensuring compliance with agency style guides for all documents, reports, and manuals. This position requires an expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and an eye for detail when ensuring quality control for all publications and documents. You and your team are expected to work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication including online and web publishing.

Education:

Master’s Degree (Senior) in English, Journalism, or a technical field.

Experience:

10+ years for Senior with supervisory and project management experience. Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADC Management Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – disability and vet.

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