Application Deadline: 5 February 2026
Department: Editorial
Location: Oxford
Description
Newsquest Thames Valley has two new exciting vacancies for first-class reporters to join our teams in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
The Oxford Mail, Bucks Free Press and The Reading Chronicle are seeking two AI-assisted reporters to join our team and help us expand our coverage across the region by delivering even more digital news, driving audience growth.
The successful candidates will be at the forefront of a new era in journalism, utilising AI technology to help create local and hyperlocal content for the newspapers and websites while also applying their traditional journalism skills, news sense and working as part of the team at our offices.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone 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.
This is a proactive role that requires a keen news sense and an innate understanding of what makes a strong story and what audiences want to read across a whole range of platforms.
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 while employing your core journalistic skills to the sourcing, selection, angle and presentation of your digital content.
A whole host of audience and content analytics will aid you in refining and perfecting your content to meet the needs of audiences and drive growth.
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.
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