AI-Assisted Reporter

Newsquest Media Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Southampton seeks an AI-assisted reporter to utilize AI technology in news production. The ideal candidate will combine traditional journalism skills with innovative AI applications, ensuring quality and compliance. Responsibilities include content creation, team collaboration, and training others on AI tools.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant media law.
• Willingness to experiment with new approaches in journalism.

Responsibilities

• Work with AI to help write news articles.
• Ensure content meets legal and ethical standards.
• Manage stories using AI tools.
• Meet page view targets.
• Monitor AI-generated content performance.
• Train reporters in AI usage.
• Stay up to date with AI and journalism trends.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong understanding of journalistic principles

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Creativity and innovation

Analytical skills

Education

NCTJ diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 6 October 2025

Department: Editorial

Location: Southampton

Newsquest is seeking an AI-assisted reporter to join our team and help us expand our use of AI technology in Southampton and the Isle of Wight. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a new era in journalism, utilising AI technology to create national, local, and hyper-local content for our news brands, while also applying their traditional journalism skills. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about journalism and AI's potential to contribute to how we produce and consume news, without losing sight of the importance of quality reporting and writing.

As an AI-assisted reporter, you will have the opportunity to develop your news and technical skills, including learning how to manage and utilise AI technology effectively.

You'll play a key role in ensuring that our articles meet the highest standards of accuracy, information, and compliance with media law, plagiarism, and privacy, utilising your journalistic expertise alongside AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with an AI system to help write news articles, while also utilising your journalism skills to maintain the quality and authenticity of the content
• Ensure that all content produced meets legal and ethical standards, including those related to media law, plagiarism, privacy, and accuracy
• Efficiently upload and manage stories, using time-saving AI tools and techniques to ensure a seamless process without compromising the quality of the content
• Meet page view targets
• Contribute to the development of AI technology by monitoring the performance of AI-generated content and identifying areas for improvement
• Work closely with our existing editorial teams to help integrate selected AI-generated content into a variety of newsrooms
• Train other reporters in the use of AI technology
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to AI and journalism

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• NCTJ diploma or equivalent
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail
• A strong understanding of journalistic principles and practices
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant media law and adherence to the Editors’ Code of Conduct are vital to fulfilling the functions of the role
• Creativity and innovation, with a willingness to experiment with new approaches and techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to analyse data and generate insights to inform content decisions.