AI Expansion Reporter

NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional news publisher in Stourbridge is seeking an AI Expansion Reporter to enhance online coverage of the West Midlands. The role involves using AI tools to create engaging articles while ensuring compliance with media laws. Candidates should have strong writing skills and a relevant diploma. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a pension plan, and wellness support.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Mental health support

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Retail discounts

Team building days

Annual volunteer charity day

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism with a focus on digital tools.
• Knowledge of media law and ethical standards.
• Proven track record of producing accurate and engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Generate news articles using AI tools while maintaining content quality.
• Ensure compliance with media laws and ethical standards.
• Meet page view targets and manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong understanding of journalistic principles

Ability to analyse data

Creativity and innovation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

NCTJ diploma or equivalent

Job description

AI Expansion Reporter

Application Deadline: 6 January 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stourbridge

Reporting To: Alicia Kelly

Description

An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced reporter to help boost our online coverage of the West Midlands region.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for a great story, excellent digital skills and bags of enthusiasm to uncover some great scoops in this newsy corner of the world.

This role is for an AI expansion reporter, which means that you will be using artificial intelligence tools to turbocharge your journalism.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about journalism and the potential for AI to contribute to the way we produce and consume news, without losing sight of the importance of quality reporting and writing. It is a proactive role that requires a keen news sense and an innate understanding of what makes a strong story and what audiences want to read across digital and social media platforms.

The ability to use audience and content analytics to meet the needs of audiences and drive growth is essential.

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.

We are looking for a senior journalist or a trainee with newsroom experience.

Your work will be used in the titles produced from our Stourbridge office: Kidderminster Shuttle, Stourbridge News, Dudley News, Halesowen News, Bromsgrove and Droitwich Advertiser and Redditch and Alcester Advertiser.

A driving licence and access to a car are essential.

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
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to AI and journalism

Skills, Knowledge and 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.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan & mental health support
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

About Newsquest Media Group
We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.
We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.
In addition to our local news brands, we own several digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award‑winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.