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fact checker

Fact checkers make certain that all the information in texts that are ready for publishing is correct.

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DESCRIPTION

Fact checkers make certain that all the information in texts that are ready for publishing is correct. They research the facts thoroughly and correct errors.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
writing techniques
press law

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult information sources
communicate by telephone
review unpublished articles
OPTIONALOptional competences
rewrite manuscripts

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Skills overview

18total
10 essential
8 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 10 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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