Rachel G. Email and Phone Number

Freelance Fact-Checker for SciShow, Bizarre Beasts, and Crash Course Public Health. Previously of Life's Little Lies. Responsible for review and fact-checking all information in assigned scripts for accuracy, clarity, and continuity, as well as collaborating with the editorial team and writers to correct inaccurate and ambiguous information in video scripts. Completed 150+ scripts for SciShow and SciShow Kids, 15 scripts for Bizarre Beasts, and 40+ scripts for Life’s Little Lies as of August 2021

Fact-check all assigned assets (passages and test items) using multiple authoritative sources, identifying all inaccurate or unverifiable information in test questions that are being developed.Provide feedback to content specialists about any issues with the accurate representation of studies utilized, clarity of questions, accuracy of answers, and other concerns as appropriate.

Conduct research on a wide range of technical, educational, and promotional writing projects appropriate for internal company use and/or outreach to the public, legislators, and industry stakeholders; materials produced upon request include weekly digests, white papers, reports, legislative communications, media pitches, blog posts, website and social media content, podcast content, and conference presentationsProvide content development in addition to editorial and review services to clients as needed, including but not limited to drafting, developmental editing, copy editing, fact-checking, framing and tone assessment, and messaging risk assessmentConduct original research and provide synthesis and/or analysis reports for a variety of audiences

Educated an audience of 51,000+ subscribers on animal behavior, cognition, and management topics through original blog posts and responses to reader questions.Taught readers the skills and knowledge needed to assess viral animal media and think critically about animal science by breaking down complex topics into accessible, plain-language explanations and demonstrating the process of logical critique Published long-form writing projects, including breakdowns of proposed animal-related legislation, independent research projects into data about the zoological industry, and fact-checks on popular myths about wildlife.

Interpreted aquarium galleries and touch tanks for visitors of all ages and cultural backgroundsEducated visitors on animal behavior, marine science, and conservation messages through interactive exhibits, family programs, and climate change activities Wrote and proctored informal live animal presentations for large groups of visitorsTrained and mentored interns and volunteers on interpretation skills, running touch tanks, fish identification, presentations, etc.