Apply to be a fact-checker for Factual
FACTUAL is a first-of-its-kind fact-checking agency, matching vetted fact-checkers to nonfiction writers, publishers, and producers who want to bring compelling and accurate works of nonfiction into the world. 

The questions on this application reflect the current state of the market and demand for fact-checking services.

Please fill out all the required fields below, and take note that you will be required to provide two sets of references. (The information you provide here should be readily verifiable by a third party -- very similar to the fact-checking process.) You're welcome to notify your references in advance, although it is not required. Any applications submitted without at least two sets of references will not be reviewed. If you submit work that you've authored as a fact-checking sample, your application will not be reviewed. 

Due to the expected volume of responses, Factual will not be able to give you individualized feedback on your application. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis as per the schedule before. Factual will not be able to provide individualized updates on your application.

Questions go to: work.factual@gmail.com

Application schedule:
Apply by 9/30, hear back by 01/15
Apply by 12/31, hear back by 03/31
Apply by 3/31, hear back by 6/30
Apply by 6/30, hear back by 9/30

Please note: fact-checking is a very specific skillset. It is not equivalent to conducting research. It is not equivalent to reporting. Fact-checking is similar to the peer-review process in scientific processing: it is a peer-review for accuracy. Please do not submit work you have authored yourself. 

Please note: we are specifically looking for fact-checkers who have pre-publication fact-checking experience. We are not accepting applications from applicants who conduct post-publication fact-checking (such as Snopes).
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Have you applied previously to be a fact-checker for Factual? *
Please select your employment status. Please note that for this first round of applicants, we will prioritize full-time freelancers. *
Applicants must have at least two years of fact-checking experience. 

By checking the box below, you warrant that this is true. (Internships count)

If you can not agree to the following, do not proceed with the application.

Please note: fact-checking is a very specific skillset. It is not equivalent to conducting research. It is not equivalent to reporting. Fact-checking is similar to the peer-review process in scientific processing: it is a peer-review for accuracy. Please do not submit work you have authored yourself. 
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You have been actively fact-checking within the last year. (In other words, you have at least fact-checked for one client in the last year.) 

By checking the box below, you warrant that this is true.
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Please select your specialities for fact-checking. (Select all that apply) *
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Select any geographical specialties you may have
Please list all languages you feel comfortable fact-checking in. These must be languages you are fluent in speaking (should you need to make a phone call during the fact-checking process); understanding tape if you had to listen to audio recordings spoken in said language. 

If you are only confident in checking in English, please write N/A in the box below.
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Your minimum rate for fact-checking (please select only one, one being your minimum). The agency will guarantee that you meet at least your minimum desired hourly rate. *
The following set of questions are meant for Factual's vetting process for fact-checkers. Please read each question prompt in full.

Ensure you include all the information asked for in each question in your response. Note that you will have to at least allow Factual to contact the writer AND managing/supervising editor of at least two pieces you have checked in the last year. You can list the same published piece in the question(s) below, but two sets of contacts must be listed at minimum. Should you plan on naming a book project, it's fine if the book has yet to be published, but that fact checking was completed in the last calendar year. For books, the author will serve as one set of contacts.

Here, please name and link to one piece of narrative writing that you have fact-checked in the last calendar year, and include the publication date. 

If you have not checked any works of narrative writing in the past calendar year, please enter N/A in the space below.

Please note: fact-checking is a very specific skillset. It is not equivalent to conducting research. It is not equivalent to reporting. Fact-checking is similar to the peer-review process in scientific processing: it is a peer-review for accuracy. Please do not submit work you have authored yourself. 
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Name of writer whose work you fact-checked in the narrative project listed above *
Email for writer whose work you fact-checked in the narrative project listed above
Name of manager who oversaw fact-checking of
 the narrative project listed above
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Email for manager of the narrative project listed above *
Please name and link to one investigative project that you have fact-checked in the last calendar year. 

Include the publication date.

Note that investigative projects focus on exposing acts of injustice, corporate wrongdoing. They often hinge on public records, data journalism,  data, off-the-record interviews, going undercover, and similar reporting tactics.

If you give us permission to contact the writer + manager, please list their names and emails in the space below as well.

If you have not checked any investigative projects in the past calendar year, please enter N/A in the space below.

Please note: fact-checking is a very specific skillset. It is not equivalent to conducting research. It is not equivalent to reporting. Fact-checking is similar to the peer-review process in scientific processing: it is a peer-review for accuracy. Please do not submit work you have authored yourself. 
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Name of writer whose work you fact-checked in the investigative project listed above
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Email for writer whose work you fact-checked in the investigative project listed above
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Name of manager who oversaw fact-checking of the investigative project listed above
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Email for manager of the narrative project listed above
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Please name and link to one project that you have fact-checked in the last calendar year that is litigious.

Include the publication date in your response.

Litigious projects may be the basis for a lawsuit, or potentially be referenced in a future lawsuit. Litigious projects may also involve a past lawsuit. Litigious projects may also involve naming individuals or companies who might be prone to filing a lawsuit.

If you give us permission to contact the writer + manager, please list their names and emails in the space below as well.

If you have not checked any litigious projects in the past calendar year, please enter N/A in the space below.

Please note: fact-checking is a very specific skillset. It is not equivalent to conducting research. It is not equivalent to reporting. Fact-checking is similar to the peer-review process in scientific processing: it is a peer-review for accuracy. Please do not submit work you have authored yourself. 
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Name of writer whose work you fact-checked in the litigious project listed above
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Email for writer whose work you fact-checked in the litigious project listed above
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Name of manager overseeing fact-checking for litigious project listed above *
Email for manager overseeing fact-checking for litigious project listed above *
Please name and link to one project that you have fact-checked in the last calendar year that involved checking through and reading scientific papers detailing original research.

Please include the publication date.

For It does not matter what area of science the project focused on. Note that scientific papers that describe original research is distinct from reviews, which summarize prior original research findings. 

If you give us permission to contact the writer + manager, please list their names and emails in the space below as well.

If you have not checked any projects involving scientific research in the past calendar year, please enter N/A in the space below.

Please note: fact-checking is a very specific skillset. It is not equivalent to conducting research. It is not equivalent to reporting. Fact-checking is similar to the peer-review process in scientific processing: it is a peer-review for accuracy. Please do not submit work you have authored yourself. 
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Name of writer whose work you fact-checked in the science-related project listed above
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Email for writer whose work you fact-checked in the science-related project listed above
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Name of manager overseeing fact-checking for science project listed above
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Email for manager overseeing fact-checking for science project listed above
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