$97,311 – $98,000
Listed on The New York Times Company’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
The New York Times seeks a fact checker to verify the accuracy and solvability of puzzle content across its games portfolio, working with puzzle editors and cross-functional teams to ensure clues, solutions, and related materials are correct. This role suits experienced researchers or fact checkers who enjoy problem-solving, can work with primary and secondary sources, and want to contribute to a major media organization's games products.
Our summary, not The New York Times Company’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years of experience as a researcher or fact checker at a publishing company, news organization, library, or academic institution
- Professional experience conducting advanced research across primary and secondary sources including government and legal databases, historical archives, and academic institutions
- Proficiency with editorial data management using spreadsheets, memos, and collaborative platforms like Google Docs
Nice to have
- Comfort contacting recognized authorities directly to conduct research