Writer/Editor wanted for report on misinformation | £5,000 to £6,000 total fee

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: FULL FACT REPORT

Deadline: 13 January 2025

Freelance Writer/Editor – Full Fact Report 2025

Fee: Between £5,000 - £6,000 in total (depending on experience) for approx. 15 days work between early February and end of March 2025.

Location: Remote first within the UK. We work primarily from home but also have an office available in Central London. You would not be expected to travel to the office during this contract.

Reporting to: Mark Frankel, Interim Head of Policy and Communications

Application Closing Date: 10am on Monday 13 January 2025

INTRODUCTION TO THE BRIEF

In 2024 the World Economic Forum identified misinformation as the greatest global risk we face over the next two years.

Full Fact is the UK’s leading fact checking charity working to counter the spread of misinformation, through intervening nationally and internationally and improving information at every stage.

Full Fact’s work has an impact. We hold political leaders to account, obtaining corrections from Prime Ministers, other senior politicians and MPs. We influence policy and practice on online misinformation and related issues. We develop cutting-edge AI tools for fact checkers around the world, and we drive forward solutions to misinformation rooted in evidence.

We are looking for a freelance Writer/Editor to produce accurate and engaging copy for the organisation’s 2025 report on the state of misinformation. The freelancer will work with a small team including Full Fact’s Policy Lead, Head of AI, Editor and Interim Head of Communications & Policy to deliver an agenda-setting report.

OUTCOMES

To deliver the required text for a full draft of the report following comprehensive review and feedback on individual chapters from Full Fact stakeholders by the end of the fixed term project.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

Essential

• Substantial report writing or journalism experience with excellent communication skills

• A demonstrable ability to distil complex thoughts and evidence into a digestible, engaging and clear narrative

• Experience working remotely with several colleagues on a multifaceted project

• A collaborative person, willing to take on feedback from stakeholders and to adjust accordingly

• Ability to deliver high quality work under time pressure

• Strong analytical and research skills with a keen eye for detail

• Ability to communicate persuasively in person and in writing, including on technical matters and on points of principle

Desirable

• A keen understanding and interest in how fact checkers seek to redress online misinformation and amplify better information

• Some familiarity with how AI is influencing the work of fact checkers

Political impartiality and sensitivity:

• You are committed to the political neutrality of our work and have a good understanding of impartiality (please see the rules on our website).

• Understanding of public debate in the UK and sensitivity to the political context we work in.

HOW TO APPLY

Upload your CV and cover letter using the link below by 10am on Monday 13 January 2025.

Our recruitment platform will remove identifying details such as email addresses to allow us to sift applications anonymously.

HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL WORK

We want to see you at your best to understand your strengths and the contribution you could make at Full Fact with strong support. We also want to make sure that we use your time well during this process and don’t ask for more from you than we need to. We will make any reasonable adjustments we need to make to this process to help ensure you can perform at your best. For more information about this before applying, please contact jobs@fullfact.org.

The interview panel will be Thom Callan-Riley (Delivery Manager), Mark Frankel (Interim Head of Communications and Policy) and another member of staff who you will work with in this role.

The process starts off with an anonymised covering letter and CV. This will be read by at least two people to produce a shortlist for interview.

The first round interviews will be a phone (not video) interview, lasting no more than half an hour, at a time that’s convenient for you. We will record it so at least two people can review each interview to decide who we invite back for the second round. The recordings will be deleted at the end of the process.

The second round will include a structured interview and a timed task which assumes no prior knowledge. The task can be completed prior to the interview, at a time that most suits you.

The interview will be with the full panel by video and last no more than an hour. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to prepare, including anything we’d recommend reading in advance.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Questions/applications: jobs@fullfact.org

Website: https://fullfact.teamtailor.com/

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