AI Innovation Editor for Newsroom Tools & Automation

Hearst Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate, part of Hearst Corporation, are seeking an AI Development Editor to own hands-on integration of artificial intelligence into content products and newsroom workflows. The editor will work with reporters and editors to identify opportunities to leverage AI for powerful, efficient journalism, build AI pipelines, ensure accuracy, and train colleagues on AI tools.

As a supervisor-level role, you will champion smart automation strategies, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using AI or automation in journalism.
• Familiarity with generative AI platforms and newsroom tools (transcription, summarization).
• Expertise in prompt engineering and translating tech concepts for nontech colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI to build utility products for consumers.
• Pilot and integrate generative AI in the newsroom.
• Develop standards and best practices for AI use in reporting, editing, fact-checking and audience engagement.
• Lead training sessions and provide support for editors and reporters using AI tools.
• Oversee the editorial work of AI developers across newsrooms.

Skills

AI tools

Prompt engineering

Journalism context

Training editors

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Job description

The San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate, part of Hearst Corporation, are seeking an AI Development Editor to own hands-on integration of artificial intelligence into content products and newsroom workflows. The editor will work with reporters and editors to identify opportunities to leverage AI for powerful, efficient journalism, build AI pipelines, ensure accuracy, and train colleagues on AI tools.

As a supervisor-level role, you will champion smart automation strategies, collaborate with