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The New York Times

Games Fact Checker

New York, NY · Hybrid

$18.75 - $23.50/hr

Make judgments on puzzle feedback from other fact checkers and testers. * Communicate feedback to stakeholders. * Assist development of fact checking standards for puzzles and games. * Perform ...

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Grosse Pointe, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Livonia, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Royal Oak, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Lincoln Park, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Taylor, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Southfield, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Allen Park, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Oak Park, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Wyandotte, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Warren, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Redford, MI · On-site

$25/hr

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Casino Tools Reviewer

Hamtramck, MI · On-site

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How much do puzzle tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for puzzle tester in the United States is $47.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.50 and $56.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a puzzle tester?

A Puzzle Tester evaluates puzzles, games, and brainteasers to ensure they are engaging, solvable, and free of errors. They test difficulty levels, check for logical consistency, and provide feedback to designers. Their role helps improve the overall player experience by identifying flaws or ambiguities before publication.

What does a puzzle tester do?

A typical day for a Puzzle Tester involves playtesting a range of puzzles at various development stages, meticulously documenting errors, ambiguities, or unintended solutions. Puzzle Testers work closely with designers to provide constructive feedback on difficulty, clarity, and engagement, often participating in team meetings to discuss improvements. They may also help prioritize testing assignments based on project timelines and assist in refining testing procedures for new puzzle types. This role is hands-on and collaborative, with opportunities to influence both the quality and playability of the final product.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a puzzle tester?

A successful Puzzle Tester typically has excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities, often supported by a background in game design, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with digital prototyping tools, puzzle authoring software, and documentation platforms is advantageous, though formal certifications may not be required. Strong communication, creativity, and collaboration skills help Puzzle Testers efficiently convey feedback and work with designers and developers. These skills ensure puzzles are both solvable and engaging, leading to a well-balanced and enjoyable end-user experience.

Can you get paid to solve puzzles?

Puzzle testers are paid to evaluate and provide feedback on puzzles, such as in video games, escape rooms, or puzzle publications. Compensation varies depending on the employer and project, and often requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Some positions are freelance, while others are full-time roles within gaming or entertainment companies.
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Games Fact Checker

The New York Times

New York, NY • Hybrid

$18.75 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About the Role:

The New York Times is looking for an experienced fact checker responsible for ensuring NYT games and other related content is factually accurate and solvable. You will be responsible for fact checking and researching puzzles and related copy for digital and print publication for New York Times Games. In addition to ensuring assigned work is accurate, they are experienced enough in solving our puzzles that they can catch issues with the solution or other gameplay. Responsibilities may include reviewing notes from other fact checkers or testers, and working on existing New York Times puzzles or a new beta game.

This is a hybrid role based in our New York City office.

Why should you apply?

This is an opportunity to help shape products that people love. New York Times Games is a unique brand, with a portfolio of hit games with millions of fans. The fact checker will work on games cross-functionally with puzzle editors, writers, product designers, engineers, marketers and social media experts.

Responsibilities:

  • Check factual assertions in assigned puzzle copy - including clues, questions, directions, categories, titles and themes.
  • Conduct accurate research to gather and verify facts in puzzles and related materials.
  • Ensure that the solution of assigned puzzles are correct and that there are no alternate solutions.
  • Make judgments on puzzle feedback from other fact checkers and testers.
  • Communicate feedback to stakeholders.
  • Assist development of fact checking standards for puzzles and games.
  • Perform related work as assigned.
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
  • You will report to the Executive Editorial Director.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a researcher or fact checker for a publishing company, news organization, library or academic institution.
  • Professional experience conducting advanced research across diverse primary and secondary sources, including government and legal databases, historical archives, academic institutions, and public media repositories.
  • Proficient in managing editorial data and communications using advanced spreadsheet functions, memos, and collaborative platforms like Google Docs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Comfort with reaching out directly to recognized authorities in the process of conducting research to assist reporters

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits:

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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