Confidential
WE ARE HIRING
Job Title: Sub editor
Location: Karachi/ Remote
Type: Full-Time
Are you detail-oriented, skilled in editing, and passionate about ensuring accuracy and clarity in
journalism? Join Soch Fact Check as a Sub-Editor and play a critical role in maintaining the
highest standards of quality in our fact-checking and reporting efforts.
About Us:
Soch Fact Check is a dynamic fact-checking organisation dedicated to identifying, verifying, and
countering misinformation and disinformation. We are proud to be the only local organisation
in Pakistan that is a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and an
official partner in Meta’s Third-Party Fact-Checking program.
Key Responsibilities:
● Editing Articles: Review and edit articles for factual accuracy, clarity, grammar, and
overall quality, ensuring adherence to the organization’s editorial guidelines.
● Copy Editing: Perform detailed copy editing to ensure correct language, tone, and style
across all published content.
● Coordination: Work closely with the Managing Editor and Associate Editor to meet
editorial deadlines and manage the content pipeline.
● Consistency and Accuracy: Ensure consistency in style and formatting across all
content while verifying information and sources.
● Social Media: Assist in editing social media content.
Requirements:
● Experience: 2+ years of experience in editing, journalism, or a related field.
● Language Skills: Exceptional command of written English and Urdu.
● Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to identify and correct errors in grammar,
punctuation, style, and factual accuracy.
● Time Management: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
and meet tight deadlines.
● Cultural Insight: Strong understanding of Pakistan’s political and cultural landscape,
with the ability to think critically and evaluate political discourse.
● Education: Undergraduate degree in journalism, communication, English, or a related
field.
Why Join Us?
● Collaborate with a team committed to upholding journalistic integrity and accuracy.
● Be part of Pakistan’s only IFCN-member organisation and contribute to international
standards of fact-checking.
● Gain experience in a fast-paced, impactful newsroom environment.
● Competitive salary.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and 2–3 samples of
edited work to jobs@sochvideos.com by 5 January 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.