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Reporter - Watford Observer

Newsquest
Watford, GBR
Full-time
Entry
Hybrid
Discovered 1 months ago
AIAI system

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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
  • Cover breaking news as it happens by running live blogs and publishing updates ahead of our rivals
  • 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
  • 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.

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
  • Employee Helpline counselling and advice
  • Perks & discounts including: Gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Eye care Retail discounts
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
  • Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

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