Newsquest Media Group

Reporter

Newsquest Media Group

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Stourbridge • United Kingdom

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

About the role

  • - 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
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**
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
writingeditingjournalistic principlesmedia lawdata analysiscontent managementAI technologystory sourcingdigital content creationplagiarism detection
Soft Skills
attention to detailcreativityinnovationtime managementadaptabilitycollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationdeadline managementcritical thinking
Certifications
NCTJ diplomaEditors’ Code of Conduct adherence