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AI-assisted Reporter en Newsquest Media Group

Newsquest Media Group · Brighton, Reino Unido · Onsite

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The Argus is seeking an AI-assisted reporter to join our team and help us expand our coverage of West Sussex by delivering even more first-class digital news, driving audience growth. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a new era in journalism, utilising AI technology to help create local and hyper-local content for the newspaper and website while also applying their traditional journalism skills, news sense and working as part of the team at the Brighton office. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about journalism and the potential for AI to contribute to the way we produce and consume news, without losing sight of the importance of quality reporting and writing. This is a proactive role that requires a keen news sense and innate understanding of what makes a strong story and what audiences want to read across a whole range of platforms. 

As an AI-assisted reporter, you will have the opportunity to develop your news and technical skills, including learning how to manage and utilise AI technology effectively while employing your core journalistic skills to the sourcing, selection, angle and presentation of your digital content. A whole host of audience and content analytics will aid you in refining and perfecting your content to meet the needs of audiences and drive growth.

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. 
 


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
  • Source stories and ideas from a range of online sources, proactively building and refining a news list of high-quality, engaging digital content 
  • Identify and deliver areas to expand our coverage into, as well as the topics and story types that will resonate 
  • Efficiently upload and manage stories, using time-saving AI tools and techniques to ensure a seamless process without compromising the quality of the content
  • Contribute to the development of AI technology by monitoring the output of AI-generated content and identifying areas for improvement 
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to AI and journalism
  • Meet page view targets 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • NCTJ diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail
  • The ability to recognise the stories that resonate with our readers is crucial to this role
  • 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
 


Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Contributory pension
  • Perks and discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
  • Opportunities for team building and training days
  • 25 days’ paid holiday, plus statutory bank holidays
  • An extra day off on your birthday
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
  • Discount vouchers
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Mental health support via Lifeworks
  • Eye test vouchers, plus £50 towards the cost of new glasses
  • Annual volunteer or charity day
  • Staff referral scheme
 
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you. 

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