AI Expansion Reporter

Newsquest; Worcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local news organization is looking for an AI Expansion Reporter to enhance AI use in delivering quality news. This role entails working with AI systems to write engaging stories while adhering to journalism standards. Responsibilities include sourcing content, managing stories, and collaborating with editorial teams. Ideal candidates should have an NCTJ diploma, excellent writing skills, and a solid understanding of media law. Benefits include 25 days holiday, professional development, and wellness support.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Mental health support

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)

Retail discounts

Team building days

Annual volunteer charity day

Qualifications

• Required to work evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a full driving licence and access to a car.
• A strong understanding of media law is vital.

Responsibilities

• Work with AI to assist in writing news articles.
• Ensure all content meets legal and ethical standards.
• Source and refine news stories from various sources.
• Utilize AI tools to manage and upload stories efficiently.
• Monitor AI-generated content for performance improvements.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong attention to detail

Understanding of journalistic principles

Creativity and innovation

Ability to analyse data

Education

NCTJ diploma or equivalent

Job description

AI Expansion Reporter

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Worcester

Reporting To: Stephanie Summers

Description

The Worcester News is seeking an AI‑assisted reporter to join our team and help us expand our use of AI whilst delivering first‑class digital news coverage to our rapidly growing audience across south Worcestershire.

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 The Worcester News, whilst also applying their traditional journalism skills and news sense as part of the team at our Worcester 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 a good 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.

Full training on the use of AI in this role will be provided.

This position involves working some evenings and weekends, on a rota basis, and requires the candidate to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

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 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 performance of AI‑generated content and identifying areas for improvement.
• Work closely with our existing editorial teams to help integrate selected AI‑generated content into a variety of newsrooms.
• 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.
• 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

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan & mental health support
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day