AI Policy Reporter: Breaking AI Regulation & Governance

Newsweek; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsweek is seeking an AI Policy Reporter to join its UK-based digital newsroom, producing fast, accurate and original coverage of artificial intelligence policy, regulation and governance for an American audience. The reporter will contribute original stories each day, applying strong editorial judgement, rigorous fact-checking and a sound understanding of media law.

Reporting to the News Editor, the AI Policy Reporter will source, pitch, research and develop breaking news, original stories,

Qualifications

• Experience in a reputable, fast-paced digital newsroom.
• Proven ability to source, pitch, report and produce several stories each day to a high standard.
• Strong knowledge of AI policy, regulation and governance issues.
• Strong news judgement and an excellent command of clear, concise digital copy.
• Experience using social media and Google Trends to identify stories and emerging topics.
• Ability to interpret and explain legislation, regulatory proposals, policy documents and technical concepts for a general audience.

Responsibilities

• Produce multiple articles each day to a high editorial standard.
• Pitch original ideas and develop exclusives by securing expert quotes, documents and data.
• Research and write original stories, explainers and features on AI policy and governance.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and policy developments involving governments, regulators and tech companies.
• Monitor government announcements, industry reports, social media and trends to identify stories.
• Apply sound editorial judgement and rigorous fact-checking to ensure accuracy, fairness, clarity and journalistic integrity.
• Collaborate with editors, visuals and audience teams to package stories with graphics and embeds.
• Meet tight deadlines and respond flexibly to a fast-paced digital newsroom.
• Perform any other reasonable duties to meet business needs.

Skills

News reporting

AI policy

Sourcing & pitching

Fact-checking

Media law knowledge

Digital copywriting

Tools

Content Management Systems

Google Trends

SEO basics

Data visualization basics

Job description

Newsweek is seeking an AI Policy Reporter to join its UK-based digital newsroom, producing fast, accurate and original coverage of artificial intelligence policy, regulation and governance for an American audience. The reporter will contribute original stories each day, applying strong editorial judgement, rigorous fact-checking and a sound understanding of media law.

Reporting to the News Editor, the AI Policy Reporter will source, pitch, research and develop breaking news, original stories,