Overview
Application Deadline: 22 October 2025
Department: Editorial
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Worcester
Reporting To: Stephanie Summers
Description
An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced reporter to help boost our online coverage of the Cotswold region. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for a great story, excellent digital skills and bags of enthusiasm to uncover some great scoops in this famous corner of the world. Packed with celebrities, a haven for tourism and boasting breathtaking countryside, the Cotswolds is worthy of its famous reputation across the world. This role is for an AI expansion reporter, which means that you will be using artificial intelligence tools to turbocharge your journalism. 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. It is a proactive role that requires a keen news sense and an innate understanding of what makes a strong story and what audiences want to read across digital and social media platforms. The ability to use audience and content analytics to meet the needs of audiences and drive growth is essential. 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. We are looking for a senior journalist or a trainee with newsroom experience. This role can be based at home, if on patch, or from our Worcester office; however, a driving licence and access to a car are essential.
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
* Efficiently upload and manage stories, using time-saving AI tools and techniques to ensure a seamless process without compromising the quality of the content
* Meet page view targets
* Contribute to the development of AI technology by monitoring the performance of AI-generated content and identifying areas for improvement
* Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to AI and journalism
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* 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.
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