Artificial Intelligence jobs in United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 6 January 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stourbridge

Reporting To: Alicia Kelly

An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced reporter to help boost our online coverage of the West Midlands 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 newsy corner of 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.

Your work will be used in the titles produced from our Stourbridge office: Kidderminster Shuttle, Stourbridge News, Dudley News, Halesowen News, Bromsgrove and Droitwich Advertiser and Redditch and Alcester Advertiser.

A driving licence and access to a car are essential.

• 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

• 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.

• 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