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Monday 23 April 2012

A Career As A Fact Checker In Malaysia

By Rahul Talwar


For someone who wishes to opt for a career as a fact checker, there are a number of employment opportunities opening up in Malaysia. Generally, articles that are printed in newspapers and magazines are assumed to be the truth. The job of a fact checker is to be sure that it is true.

In Malaysia fact checker employment is primarily secured with media companies (newspaper, magazine, television or radio) in order to ensure that the facts stated in each statement of a particular story are correct. The job is sort of a painstaking one because it requires much research.

The job of a fact checker in Malaysia, or in any a part of the world, is to validate the work of reporters, so that the average reader can trust that whatever information they're getting is correct. It's quite important a few issues in mind while considering a profession in fact checking.

To be a fact checker, one needs to have a good education. It is a prerequisite for any successful profession in media. While in college or university, one should attend classes in subjects like research, public relations and of course, journalism and media. Any course related to media and journalism is a good place to start.

To secure any Malaysia fact checker employment opportunity, one requires a particular set of skills. A good fact checker should be efficient when it comes to independent research, as this comprises the major part of the job. One needs to get in touch with individuals personally so as to confirm the truth of the data provided in stories and articles.

Also, to be a fact checker in Malaysia or anywhere else, one needs to have excellent communication skills, and should have the ability to make people at ease. Plus, she or he should know the proper places that are most likely to confirm the truth, so as to not invite legal proceedings for themselves or their employer.

To be able to secure a job as a Malaysia fact checker, one needs to gain some experience in media and journalism. One should attempt to secure an internship with a news station or a publication. It is important to learn how to get the facts precisely, and the way to report and present a story. After this stage, one should look for a job as a reporter or journalist. Many avenues are available in Malaysia.

Working as a journalist really provides a person insight into how important fact checking actually is. Once the individual is confident with respect to understanding what's required of a journalist, they will start in search of a job as a Malaysia fact checker. Checking with one's current employer or media boards and of course, the Internet could be quite helpful.

Using one's network in the media industry could be very helpful in securing a job as a fact checker in Malaysia. One needs to apply in as many places as possible. With the increasing number of opportunities that are coming up, securing employment should not be much of problem provided you fit the profile.




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