Fact-Checking Senior Writer

Position: Fact-Checking Senior Writer Role
Take on a pivotal role as a Senior Writer at Radio-Canada, focusing on Fact-Checking and News Verification. Based on-site in Ottawa, this position requires bilingual proficiency in English and French to combat misinformation.

In this permanent, full-time role, you will create and verify content across Radio-Canada’s platforms, including radio, television, and digital channels. The Senior Writer will address complex news issues through rigorous fact-checking, image verification, and clear storytelling, ultimately aiding audience understanding of the verification processes. You will use a variety of sources and collaborate on cross-regional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research regional and national disinformation trends

• Validate claims and visuals using open-source intelligence

• Draft clear content for broadcast and digital media

• Provide feedback on team-produced scripts and copy

• Partner with regional stations on collaborative projects

Requirements:

• Degree in journalism, communications, or related field

• Minimum five years in fact-checking or investigative journalism

• Proficiency in English and French at advanced levels

• Understanding of the broadcasting and digital ecosystem

• Technical skills in tool development are beneficial

Utilize your fact-checking expertise and storytelling abilities at Radio-Canada, contributing to impactful news verification efforts.
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