Position: Fact-checker (2 positions)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head of Fact-Check Help Desk
Duration: 4.5 months (with possibility of extension)
Salary: Negotiable
Probable date of joining: 01 October 2025
Vacancy: 02

Role overview
The fact-checkers will be responsible to provide real-time and accurate verification of news content, social media claims and public statements. S/he will play a critical role to spot and debunk misinformation, produce explainers and support editorial teams of the newsrooms.

Key responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations of the Fact-Check Help Desk.
• Respond to verification requests from news media, journalists and partners in a timely manner.
• Use open-source and digital verification tools (e.g. InVID, reverse image search, metadata analysis) to fact-check claims.
• Document the fact-checking process and prepare clearly written explainers or bulletins.
• Monitor trends in misinformation on social media and news platforms.
• Ensure timely updates during crisis like natural disasters or election periods.
• Support in developing workflows, guidelines or protocols for misinformation tracking and response.
• Support training sessions or learning workshops for journalists.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, social science or data related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fact-checking, reporting or digital content verification.
• Familiarity with tools like Google Fact Check Explorer, InVID, Wayback Machine, etc.
• Basic understanding of social media monitoring and online trends.
• Strong writing skills in Bangla and English.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about information integrity, possess excellent skills on fact-checking and verification, and want to contribute to meaningful initiatives, we invite you to email your updated CV and a cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for the position to jobs@mrdibd.org by September 16, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.