The station says that because challenging disinformation is a strategic objective of the News and Current Affairs division, a key priority for the new editor will be to develop and embed fact-checking and story verification in coverage.
They will focus on uncovering disinformation trends, and lead on creating accurate content to debunk misinformation and to tackle fake news, according to the job ad, which has a salary range of €112,000 to €145,000 a year.
Prime Time has been a part of Irish life for decades and I could not have been prouder to work alongside such a dedicated group of journalists, said Mr. Maguire in a post on LinkedIn.
The RTÉ Investigates unit has been at the forefront of some of the most important, world-class investigative journalism in the country, said Mr. Maguire.
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