A large regional publisher is creating a new role with specific powers to expand its use of AI technology. This includes using AI technology to create local content.
Newsquest is looking for AI-powered reporters “to be at the forefront of a new era of journalism”.
The job description for this role includes leveraging AI technology to create national, regional, and hyperlocal content, and assisting publishers in integrating AI-generated content into their newsrooms. increase.
But amid union concerns about AI’s potential impact, Newsquest executives argue that AI will bring “huge benefits” to journalists, far from replacing their roles.
Editorial Development Director Toby Granville said:
“By introducing these innovative tools, Newsquest aims to enable journalists to focus on delivering the best local news to their readers. We aim to enhance the quality of our work, while allowing reporters to focus on the human touch that is essential to journalism.”
The project to integrate AI into the Newsquest newsroom is led by Jody Doherty-Cove, the company’s Special Projects Editor, reporting on new AI-powered reporters.
he said:
“We have invested a significant amount in ensuring that AI serves as a valuable asset to our team, including the introduction of a breakthrough AI-powered reporter role to work alongside Newsquest’s talented team of journalists. work has been done.
“AI-powered reporters will play a key role in maximizing the efficiency and impact of a company’s reporting while ensuring the highest standards of journalistic integrity.”
The new role will also include training other reporters on how to use AI techniques to “improve” their content.
The job description concludes with: “This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about journalism and AI’s potential to transform the way news is produced and consumed, without losing sight of the importance of quality reporting and writing.”
