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Associate Researcher, WGBH, Boston, MA

Posted November 24, 2014

Department Overview:

Now in its 41st Season, NOVA has defined science television for the world. NOVA programs can be seen in over 110 countries, and over 25 million Americans tune in each month, making NOVA one of the most watched series in the PBS prime time line up.

Position Overview:

Working closely with NOVA’s Senior Science Editor and Senior Researcher, the Associate Researcher will support the fact-checking process. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Communication with internal and external production teams around NOVA’s fact-checking guidelines, procedures, and deadlines. 
  • Ensuring that all fact-checking documents, including annotated script and expert reviews, are received in a timely manner from production teams. 
  • Reviewing all fact-checking documents, including annotated script and expert reviews, to ensure that requirements have been met. 
  • Identifying and suggesting remedies for factual errors in narration. 
  • Identifying areas of possible scientific controversy or ambiguity which require additional review, and coordinating that review. 
  • Communicating with production teams around factual errors in narration and working with production teams to resolve these errors, consulting with the Senior Science Editor and Senior Researcher as necessary.

Skills Required:

Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in and knowledge of, a wide variety of scientific and technology disciplines. Strong organizational, reading, writing, and communications skills are essential. Experience communicating with scientists is desired.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree desirable.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates, please apply online via our Careers website: http://www.wgbh.org/about/employmentOpportunities.cfm. If candidates are unable to apply online, please mail cover letter and resume to the following address:

WGBH Educational Foundation
Human Resources Department
10 Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135

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