AI-Assisted Reporter - Worcester

Newsquest; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an AI-Assisted Reporter to join their dynamic team in Worcester. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend traditional journalism with cutting-edge AI technology, enabling the creation of diverse content for various news platforms. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and quality of articles while leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a strong journalistic background and a passion for exploring how AI can transform news production. Join this exciting journey and contribute to shaping the future of journalism!

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to media law.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Check factual accuracy and maintain content quality.
• Work with AI to write articles while ensuring compliance with media standards.
• Train other reporters in AI technology usage.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Understanding of journalistic principles

Knowledge of media law

Creativity and innovation

Ability to analyse data

Education

NCTJ diploma or equivalent

Job description

AI-Assisted Reporter - Worcester

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Worcester

Reporting To: Stephanie Summers

Description

AI-Assisted Reporter – Worcester (home or office based)

Newsquest is seeking an AI-assisted reporter to join our team and help us expand the use of AI across our Worcestershire titles.

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

• Check factual accuracy
• 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
• 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
• Meet content targets

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.