[Hiring] Fact Checking Analyst @Welo Data

Role Description

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.

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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
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