Research Editor, Women's Health
Rodale
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 10/13/2017 1:05:00 PM PST
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Women’s Health has meticulous reporting and fact-checking criteria. The research department is the second pair of eyes on the factual aspects of all stories published in our magazine. Our primary role is to be the last line of defense against any inaccuracies and ensure that our readers have faith in us. The Research Editor/Reporter position requires a curious and critical thinker who is experienced with fact-checking a diverse range of dense and sensitive subject matters including health, fitness, beauty, food, life, and fashion. You should be a self-starter who has a keen ability to vet, credibly source, and offer concise solutions to errors and/or questionable sources that may arise under tight deadlines without compromising accuracy. The Research Editor/Reporter should possess both strong time management and multitasking skills and work with a high degree of autonomy in our fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Expedites the factual accuracy of stories across all sections of the magazine
• Collaborates with writers, editors, and experts to resolve any sourcing challenges, discrepancies and/or factual errors
• Researches, reports, and/or locates additional sources and/or materials to validate facts if necessary
• Deciphers studies and other data in layman's terms
• Identifies text which requires legal oversight and consults with the Research Chief, in-house legal counsel, and editors to find solutions
• Assists in delegating assignments and/or conferring with a team of offsite freelance fact-checkers in the Research Chief’s absence
• Submits appropriate documentation of fact checking materials at the conclusion of a story
• Proficient in Adobe InCopy/K4 workflow