AI-Enabled Local News Producer (Remote)

Patch Media

California (MO)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Flexible schedule

Impactful AI-assisted journalism

Job summary

Patch Media is seeking an AI-Assisted Local News Content Producer to generate 16–20 quick-turn local stories daily for California Patch sites. You will draft with AI, verify facts, craft SEO-friendly headlines and ensure adherence to Patch standards.

You should have strong journalism background, expert editing skills, and comfort using AI as a productivity tool in a fast-paced digital newsroom. Remote, 25 hours/week, $25/hour.

Qualifications

Experience writing for digital media or local news outlets.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Strong knowledge of AP Style and newsroom standards.
Comfortable using AI as part of editorial workflow.
Strong news judgment and ability to identify compelling local stories.
Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Familiarity with social media as reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Produce 16–20 local news stories per day across Patch sites.
Use AI tools to draft and develop accurate, engaging content.
Identify newsworthy stories from government, businesses, schools and community groups.
Monitor social media and public sources to find ideas and trends.
Create compelling, SEO-friendly headlines.
Verify facts and edit stories to Patch standards.

Skills

Writing

Editing

AP Style

SEO

AI tools

Deadline management

Social media monitoring

Tools

AI tools

Job description

You should have strong journalism background, expert editing skills, and comfort using AI as a productivity tool in a fast-paced digital newsroom. Remote, 25 hours/week, $25/hour.

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