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The Dorset Echo is seeking an AI-assisted reporter to join our team and help us expand our use of AI and deliver first-class digital news covering driving audiences across Dorset. 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 Dorset Echo, while also applying their traditional journalism skills and news sense and working as part of the team at our Weymouth office.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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