Journalist, Permanent and Fixed-term

Full Fact

Journalist joining Full Fact to tackle misinformation and debunk misleading social media claims. A permanent position and a fixed-term contract available in London for a charity.

Posted 6/25/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £27,234 - £35,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Spotting, exposing and debunking misleading claims.
Writing a number of fact checks each week.
Supporting fact check political claims and other editorial work.
Monitoring for misinformation on social media using AI tools.
Producing accurate, engaging and publication-ready copy to tight deadlines.
Engaging with other teams to further the work of Full Fact.
Developing contacts, subject knowledge and expertise across the online and politics domains.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Some journalism experience and a good understanding of what we do.
Strong research and writing skills.
Understanding of public debate in the UK and sensitivity to the political context.
Ability to hit tight deadlines and respond rapidly to breaking news.
Good understanding of social media and the way in which information and misinformation spreads online.
Experience of using OSINT and online verification techniques is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting salary of £27,234 - £35,000 pro-rata per annum depending on experience.
Workplace Pension
Generous holidays 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Day off for moving home.
Comfortable, centrally located London office with good transport links.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Flexible working opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

fact checkingresearchwritingOSINTonline verification techniques

Soft Skills

ability to meet deadlinesengagementcommunicationsubject knowledgeadaptability