Reuters has an exciting opportunity for an experienced journalist to join our well-regarded fact-checking team, working on an expansion of the project into Brazil.
We are looking for a determined and diligent news editor who is deeply familiar with Brazilian politics, shows excellent editorial judgement and who can write and edit clear and precise articles in Portuguese.
**About this job**
As our Fact-Checking Editor, Brazil, you will:
- Detect and research misinformation on social media relating to politics, health and other current affairs.
- Prioritize quickly, delegate work effectively and ensure the highest standards are maintained, even under time pressure.
- Oversee two local fact-checking producers
- Work with a global team to share best practices and standards
**About you**
To be our Fact-Checking Editor, Brazil, you are likely to have:
- Proven experience in reporting on Brazilian politics or current affairs
- A questioning approach and a commitment to upholding our values of accuracy and impartiality
- Prior experience in fact-checking, verification or social media newsgathering work would bring an advantage
- Fluent Portuguese and good spoken English
- A track record of writing and editing clear, unambiguous copy
- Confidence navigating social media platforms and identifying memes and trends
- Strong organizational skills and excellent editorial judgment
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