London Breaking News Reporter — AI-Driven On-Camera

Newsquest; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Pension plan

Employee Helpline counselling

Perks & discounts including gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care

Retail discounts

Team building days

Annual volunteer charity day

Job summary

Newsquest London is seeking a breaking news reporter to lead live coverage across the capital. This fast-paced digital role requires strong news judgment and the ability to responsibly use AI tools to speed up research and writing.

You will use social media to source footage, conduct on-scene reporting, and present video to camera, with editorial oversight and in a hybrid London newsroom.

Qualifications

• NCTJ qualification or equivalent is required.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Willingness to use AI tools as part of a modern newsroom workflow.

Responsibilities

• Identify, report and publish breaking news stories across London quickly, accurately and responsibly.
• React to live incidents and ongoing developing stories, providing rolling updates as situations evolve.
• Use AI tools to speed up background research and writing copy and headlines, all with strong editorial oversight.
• Source stories through social media, emergency services updates, contacts on the ground and verified tip-offs.
• Attend incidents in person, including door-knocking and scene reporting to get quotes from witnesses.
• Shoot video of live incidents to be used in coverage, including presenting videos to camera.
• Write clear, compelling and legally sound copy at speed for digital audiences.
• Use analytics and audience data to inform story framing, headlines and follow-up coverage.
• Publish content efficiently across our CMS, social platforms and newsletters.
• Work closely with editors, fellow reporters and newsroom teams to maximise reach and impact.
• Take part in a rota covering early starts, late finishes and weekends.

Skills

Strong news sense

Calm under time pressure

Excellent writing

Social media proficiency

Video shooting/presentation on camera

UK media law understanding

Willingness to use AI tools

Education

NCTJ qualification or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Newsquest London is seeking a breaking news reporter to lead live coverage across the capital. This fast-paced digital role requires strong news judgment and the ability to responsibly use AI tools to speed up research and writing.

You will use social media to source footage, conduct on-scene reporting, and present video to camera, with editorial oversight and in a hybrid London newsroom.