AI assisted digital reporter - The Bolton News

We’re seeking a digital reporter who will utilise AI alongside traditional journalism to work across titles in Greater Manchester.

You’ll predominantly be working for The Bolton News, but will provide support to other titles in the region where needed, including The Messenger.

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 our titles, while also applying their traditional journalism skills and working as part of the team at the Bolton office.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is 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.

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, whilst still utilising traditional reporting techniques.

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
• 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
• Train other reporters in the use of AI technology
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to AI and journalism
• Meet page view targets

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Benefits :

LOCALiQ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community 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 consider any adjustments that could help you.

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