International Fact-checking Network seeks a misinformation & fact checking reporter
The International Fact-checking Network is seeking an early-career reporter to write about the fact-checking community, trends in misinformation, and the innovative ways that journalists are improving the information ecosystem. Your beat will be misinformation and the many ways fact-checkers work to debunk inaccurate messages. Some days you’ll look at trends in photo or video manipulation, […]
Poynter expands global teaching program, appoints Örsek director of international programming
Baybars Örsek, the director of Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network will now also be shepherding the helm of Poynter’s global training programs as the new director of international programming. Last month, Poynter announced an expansion of its educational initiatives globally in partnership with the Institute for War and Peace Reporting. The collaboration aims to deliver fact-checking […]
Poynter’s Tardáguila talks misinformation
“Misinformation is confusing. Disinformation is dark. Cris, and her mastery of Shine Theory, casts a clarifying light.” Cristina Tardáguila, associate director for the international fact-checking network at The Poynter Institute, talked with colleague Mel Grau she helps the international fact-checking community in the fight against mis- and disinformation. Below is an excerpt: Mel Grau: As […]
Washington Post’s Fact Checker joins Poynter’s Fact-checking Network to combat misinformation
The Washington Post’s Fact Checker and Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network are joining hands to publish daily 2020 election-focused fact checks in English and Spanish. This is the first-ever coalition of major U.S. fact-checkers. The fact checks will be available via a WhatsApp chatbot, and the Post’s checks will equip readers with the tools and information […]
IFCN, Facebook grant $450K for tech innovation
The International Fact-Checking Network is extending its partnership with the Facebook Journalism Project to offer grants worth $450,000 as part of the Fact-Checking Innovation Initiative, reports Poynter. The funding will be built on the legacy of the first round, but this time will focus more on technology innovation and development. Both organizations are “looking for […]
