Sub editor

Are you detail-oriented, skilled in editing, and passionate about ensuring accuracy and clarity in journalism? Join Soch Fact Check as a Sub-Editor and play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of quality in our fact-checking and reporting efforts.

About Us:
Soch Fact Check is a dynamic fact-checking organisation dedicated to identifying, verifying, and countering misinformation and disinformation. We are proud to be the only local organisation in Pakistan that is a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and an official partner in Meta’s Third-Party Fact-Checking program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Editing Articles: Review and edit articles for factual accuracy, clarity, grammar, and overall quality, ensuring adherence to the organization’s editorial guidelines.
• Copy Editing: Perform detailed copy editing to ensure correct language, tone, and style across all published content.
• Coordination: Work closely with the Managing Editor and Associate Editor to meet editorial deadlines and manage the content pipeline.
• Consistency and Accuracy: Ensure consistency in style and formatting across all content while verifying information and sources.
• Social Media: Assist in editing social media content.

Requirements:

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in editing, journalism, or a related field.
• Language Skills: Exceptional command of written English and Urdu.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, style, and factual accuracy.
• Time Management: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Cultural Insight: Strong understanding of Pakistan’s political and cultural landscape, with the ability to think critically and evaluate political discourse.
• Education: Undergraduate degree in journalism, communication, English, or a related field. 

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with a team committed to upholding journalistic integrity and accuracy.
• Be part of Pakistan’s only IFCN-member organisation and contribute to international standards of fact-checking.
• Gain experience in a fast-paced, impactful newsroom environment.
• Competitive salary.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and 2–3 samples of edited work to jobs@sochvideos.com by 31 December 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.