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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary freelance fact checking in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTemporary Freelance Fact CheckingContent Editor
CredentialsTypically requires fact-checking experience, research skills, and attention to detailRequires editing experience, strong writing skills, and sometimes editing certifications
Work EnvironmentFreelance, remote, project-basedOften in-house or remote, ongoing or project-based
Employer & Industry UsageMedia outlets, publishing, journalism, online platformsPublishing houses, media companies, digital content firms
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for freelance fact-checking roles or gigsSeeking content editing or proofreading positions

Temporary Freelance Fact Checking involves verifying facts for various media or publishing projects on a freelance basis, focusing on accuracy and research. Content Editors, however, manage overall content quality, editing for clarity, style, and consistency. While both roles require strong language skills, fact-checkers emphasize accuracy verification, whereas editors focus on content refinement.

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Review Content for Medical Accuracy (Medical Fact Checker / Reviewer)

OnrampLab

New York, NY

$50 - $70/hr

Other

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

At a Glance

We're seeking credentialed medical reviewers to analyze and fact check medical content for a popular fertility app and its website. With over 20 million users worldwide, this brand is dedicated to transforming how people engage with their health, offering support every step of the way from conception to parenthood and beyond. You'll join a team that's dedicated to empowering individuals and couples on their journey to fertility, pregnancy, and parenting through innovative, data-driven tools and personalized support. Your mission will be to ensure that our medical content is thorough, accurate, and easy to understand.

What You'll Do

We publish content focused on reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and parenting.

The position involves verifying upcoming content to make sure it aligns with editorial guidelines.


  • Assignments typically range from 800 to 2,000 words and generally take around an hour for fact-checking.
  • All editing and fact-checking tasks will be done within Google Documents.
  • This is a freelance, hourly position. Freelancers can invoice in 30-minute increments.


The role offers flexibility, with workloads varying depending on the individual's availability.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a diverse team of healthcare professionals to join our expert panel of fact checkers, including:


  1. Medical Doctors (MD, DO):
  • Obstetricians/Gynecologists (OB/GYN)
  • Reproductive Endocrinologists
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists


  1. Advanced Practice Nurses:
  • Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNP)


  1. Allied Health Professionals:
  • Registered Dietitians (RD)
  • Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
  • Perinatal Mental Health Specialists


  1. PhDs (in relevant fields):
  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Public Health Experts
  • Research Scientists (e.g., Reproductive Health, Maternal Health)

Fellowships and professional memberships are highly valued, as they highlight advanced expertise and commitment to the field.

What We're Looking For

Required

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong fact-checking skills, attention to detail, with a critical-thinking and problem-solving mindset


Nice To Have

  • Experience writing or editing for publications
  • Knowledge of basic editorial and journalistic best practices.

About Our Editorial Process

We're committed to delivering trustworthy, accessible, and accurate information, empowering the audience to take control of their health and wellness. An established editorial process is in place to ensure that the information provided is of the highest quality. Here's how:


  1. We write content that is factual, empathetic, inclusive, and easy to understand
  2. We prioritize accuracy-only citing legitimate health sources, and providing evidence-based information
  3. We monitor and update content when new, relevant information needs to be conveyed to readers


You'll be a critical part of the process, ensuring that our readers receive the most accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information available.

Compensation

Compensation ranges between $50-$70 per hour depending on your expertise and prior experience.

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