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The News and Verification Researcher acquires, collates, processes, verifies, and analyzes information and data from various sources; and translates these into various materials/products that could be used by all platforms. He/She also manages and handles factchecking initiatives and grants.

• Acquires, collates, processes, verifies, and analyzes data and information from public and private sources for database building and for reports/stories of all platforms, including from citizen journalists
• Performs intensive investigative research on assigned topics inclusive of, but not limited to the following: related documents, case studies, pertinent video content and user generated content.
• Leads fact checking of content on social media and on the internet, and manages factchecking initiatives.
• Maintains/updates Newspedia and databases of the unit; files and archives research materials and data sets.
• Maintains a network of sources and partners from data repository agencies of government, civil society, academic and research institutions, business and industry groups and citizen journalists.
• Provides fact-check support for stories, particularly for, but not limited to, investigative and special reports.
• Keeps abreast of the latest technology and innovations in the fields of research, data journalism and citizen journalism, and apply these in the performance of his/her duties.
• Provides logistical and administrative support to the unit.
• Attends and actively participates in the weekly brainstorming meetings and submits viable topics/story suggestions for future episodes.
• Perform other functions as assigned related to the objectives of the unit.