Question:
What's the difference between a fact writer and a fact checker?
Tracygav
2009-03-30 11:53:47 UTC
I came across this job description for not a fact checker... but a fact writer at Fox News Channel. Here is the posting in full:

Freelance Fact Writer
New York
Requirements/Responsibility:

FOX News Channel, a fast-paced 24-hour television news operation in New York City, is seeking a Freelance Fact Writer for its information center.
Responsibilities include writing on-air facts and press conference quotes for daytime programming. Individuals must have strong writing skills, be able to handle multiple assignments and deadlines, and work well in a team atmosphere. Excellent communication and writing skills are also required.
A successful candidate will:
• Possess a strong interest in news and be well-informed about current events
• Be detail oriented and pay close attention to spelling, grammar, syntax
• Have ability to write in a concise, conversational and colorful style at an extremely fast pace
Must be willing to work on a flexible schedule including weekend shifts.
This is a high-pressure position where your work product gets national exposure on a daily basis.
A bachelor's degree is required.
Eight answers:
Bash Limpbutt's Oozing Cyst©
2009-03-30 12:09:49 UTC
Fact Checker: Someone who verifies information through multiple independent sources to ascertain the truth of claimed "facts."



Fact Writer: An accomplished fiction writer. Especially at Fox Noise
shuman
2016-10-16 11:11:52 UTC
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2009-03-30 11:58:09 UTC
They can't have a "fact checker" at Faux news, that would defeat their purpose...but a "fact writer" is probably someone who simply makes up facts based on other data.
Bunny
2009-03-30 11:59:19 UTC
well a fact checker can be anyone who is interested in broadening their curiosity. a fact writer is someone who does research on an assumed myth. their job is to prove something true and report on it.
Pelosi & Lefts Ruined California
2009-03-30 11:58:23 UTC
I should apply! Fact writer vs Fact checker- SAME THING!
2009-03-30 11:57:28 UTC
they write the facts!
Ron T
2009-03-30 11:57:17 UTC
Not much figures lie and liars figure.
Deflin-Girl
2009-03-30 11:57:18 UTC
google it


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