Fact Checking Analyst - English (USA)

🔍 Fact Checking Analyst | Freelance | USA | Remote

Are you someone who questions everything and digs until you find the truth? We want you!

We at WeloData are looking for sharp, detail-obsessed Fact Checking Analysts to evaluate the accuracy of given information. Your work will directly improve the reliability and trustworthiness of AI systems.

📋 Quick Details

• 📅 Start: ASAP
• ⏳ Duration: 2 weeks
• 💼 Type: Freelance | Remote
• 💰 Rate: $45/hr (USA)
• 🌍 Location: USA
• 🗣️ Language: English

🎯 What You'll Do

• Read through information and spot claims that need to be fact-checked
• Go online, dig into sources, and verify whether a claim is true or false
• When different sources say different things, figure out which one is most trustworthy and explain why
• Clearly separate what is a fact, what is an opinion, and what simply cannot be verified
• Use your judgment to handle tricky or unclear claims that don't have an obvious answer
• Look at information in context — don't just take it at face value
• Write up your findings in a clear, structured way and give each claim an accuracy rating

✅ What You Need

• Background in Journalism, Research, Fact-Checking, Law, Communications, Public Policy, Editorial, Content Analysis, or related field
• Strong written English & online research skills
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable making evidence-based decisions under ambiguity
• Proficient with web research tools and search engines
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed guidelines
• Must demonstrate the ability to determine the most authoritative source when multiple sources provide conflicting information and clearly justify evidence-based decisions.
  
  Benefits:
  $45/Hour