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fact checker

Professionals

Legal, social and cultural professionals

Authors, journalists and linguists

Journalists

journalist

fact checker

Description

Code

2642.1.10

Description

Fact checkers make certain that all the information in texts that are ready for publishing is correct. They research the facts thoroughly and correct errors.

Alternative Labels

assistant editor

copy editor/fact checker

editor/fact checker

fact-checker

fact checker

journalist/fact checker

researcher/fact checker

writer/fact checker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.1 (Last update 26/09/2022)