(Senior) Fact-Checker & Researcher

Core responsibilities for the (Senior) Fact-Checker & Researcher:

• Conduct thorough fact-checking for content to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Perform in-depth research to support content creation and storytelling
• Verify information across various sources to maintain high-quality standards
• Collaborate with scriptwriters and production teams to ensure factual integrity

This role creates positive change by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of educational content that reaches millions of viewers worldwide, helping combat misinformation and promote scientific literacy.

Required skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Strong research skills with ability to verify information from multiple sources
• Experience in fact-checking, journalism, or academic research
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a creative team environment

Compensation, perks, and culture highlights:

• Dedicated further education budget with allocated time for training
• Gym subsidy to support physical health
• Public transport subsidy to encourage sustainable lifestyle
• Company pension provision that increases with length of employment
• Staff discount on kurzgesagt products
• Corporate benefits with discount codes for various brands
• Supportive culture focused on togetherness, community, and creative companionship
• Various work set-ups available in Germany and remote options

Kurzgesagt creates high-quality educational content with a focus on pushing boundaries in vector illustration and design aesthetic. The organization produces English-language content from offices in Munich and Berlin, aiming to make complex topics accessible through engaging visual storytelling.