AI-Assisted-Reporter

Newsquest is seeking an AI-assisted reporter to join our team and help us expand our use of AI technology, focusing on newsrooms around London and Sussex. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a new era in journalism, utilising AI technology to create national, local, and hyper-local content for our news brands, while also applying their traditional journalism skills. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about journalism and the potential for AI to transform the way we produce and consume news, without losing sight of the importance of quality reporting and writing.

As an AI-assisted reporter, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, including learning how to manage and utilise AI technology effectively.

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.

You’ll have the choice of working remotely or from our newsrooms in London or Brighton.

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
Contribute to the development of AI technology by monitoring the performance of AI-generated content and identifying areas for improvement
Work closely with our existing teams to help integrate AI-generated content into newsrooms of different sizes
Train other reporters in the use of AI technology to improve content
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to AI and journalism
Efficiently upload and manage a high volume of stories, using time-saving AI tools and techniques to ensure a seamless process without compromising the quality of the content
Meet and story count targets

Skills:

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

Newsquest Media Group is one of the UK's largest newspaper and website publishers. As well as a competitive salary, we also offer generous benefits including:

Contributory pension
Perks and discounts at various retail outlets
Opportunities for team building and training days
25 days' paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off.
Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
Discount Vouchers
Discounted Gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Mental Health Support via Telus
Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
Annual Volunteer Charity Day