Fact-Checking Editor, Mexico

Reforma - Mexico

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reuters is seeking an experienced editor to lead its Mexico fact-checkingservice.

The ideal candidate will take the lead on highly visibleprojects with major clients as well as juggle the demands of editorial standards in both English and Spanish and manage people leadership newsroom integration andbusiness development.

This hybrid working position is basedin Mexico City.

About the role

Oversee a large fact-checking projectthat covers the U.S. and Mexico while fostering a positive collaborative andinclusive work environment
Support fact-check article production in both Spanish and English andbuild closer ties with the broader Reuters news file
Lead a team of fact-checking journalists covering the region
Collaborate with journalists and editors across the newsroom to develop fact-checking articlesand identify news stories
Ensure deliverables outlined in our fact-checking partnerships are met
Strengthen relationships with clients and partners
Explore the latest digital verification techniques and tools
Ensure that stories meet Reuters standards for accuracy speed balance andclarity
Enforce Reuters editorial and ethical standards adhering to style guidelines andpolicies laid out by the ReutersTrust Principlesand the Reuters Handbook of Journalists
Produce fact-checking articles or explainers when required
Readily and enthusiastically adapt to client demands

About you

At least five years of international news writing and/or editing experience ideally with a news agency
Impeccable writing in Spanish and English including a proven track record
Demonstrated experience of editing under tight deadlines and sharing constructive feedback with journalists
People management experience is preferred
Strong reporting and editing skills in English and Spanish and the ability to work independently
A proven interest in covering U.S. and Mexican politics and deep knowledge of misinformationtrends
Experience working in fact-checking/misinformation/digital verification
Strong news judgment and the ability to identify emerging trends and misinformation
Proven ability to work nimbly and quickly with multiple teams

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Whats in it For You

At Reuters our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

Global Career: As a global company we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.
Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.
Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched award-winning coverage of the worlds most important stories.

About Reuters

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Reuters is seeking an experienced editor to lead its Mexico fact-checkingservice.The ideal candidate will take the lead on highly visibleprojects with major clients as well as juggle the demands of editorial standards in both English and Spanish and manage people leadership newsroom integration andb...