Not specified (assumed hybrid/remote based on typical media roles)
Professional fluency in portuguese and english
Journalism, fact-checking, or analytical research experience
Familiarity with brazilian politics and media
Reuters is seeking a bilingual Election Data Journalist / Fact Checker to support their Brazil team during the 2026 general elections. The role involves data research, fact-checking, and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate election coverage, particularly in the context of misinformation
Job Summary
Support Reuters' election results product by ensuring accuracy of TSE-sourced data and participating in election-night operations.
Identify, research, and verify online claims for Reuters' Brazil fact-checking operations, reviewing posts and videos in Portuguese and English.
Reuters offers a truly international career, on-the-job learning and coaching, and competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
Matching Summary
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Reuters is seeking a bilingual Election Data Journalist / Fact Checker to support their Brazil team during the 2026 general elections. The role involves data research, fact-checking, and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate election coverage, particularly in the context of misinformation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Professional fluency in Portuguese and English
Journalism, fact-checking, or analytical research experience
Familiarity with Brazilian politics and media
Ability to work independently under pressure
Strong critical-thinking and verification skills
Nice-to-have
Work at the intersection of journalism, data, and technology
Support major global platform partnerships
Contribute to trusted, impartial election coverage
Comfort working in multilingual, multi-disciplinary teams
Key Requirements
Professional fluency in Portuguese and English
Demonstrated experience in journalism, fact-checking or analytical research
Familiarity with Brazilian politics, the media ecosystem and online misinformation trends
Ability to work quickly and independently during high-pressure periods
Degree or equivalent professional experience in journalism, political science, communications or related field