Application Deadline: 9 February 2026
Department: Editorial
Location: Weymouth
Description
The Dorset Echo is seeking an AI-assisted reporter to join our team and help us expand our use of AI and deliver first-class digital news covering driving audiences across Dorset.
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 The Dorset Echo, while also applying their traditional journalism skills and news sense and working as part of the team at our Weymouth office.
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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