Director of Editorial AI

Summary

Join Newsweek's London bureau as the Director of Editorial AI! In this full-time role, you will lead the integration of AI and automation technologies into editorial workflows, enhancing productivity and content quality. You will set performance goals, conduct staff training, and collaborate with IT and Product teams. A strong background in editorial management, AI technologies, and data analysis is essential. The position offers the flexibility of working from home anywhere in the UK, while maintaining a focus on ethical journalism and Newsweek's editorial objectives. You will also provide guidance and professional development opportunities for team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience in editorial management, particularly in roles that involve technology integration and workflow optimization
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on fostering a high-performing editorial team
• Familiarity with AI technologies such as ChatGPT, CoPilot or other large language models, content management systems (CMS), and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Parse.ly, and Microsoft PowerBI
• Familiarity with content tools such as Dataminr and Spike
• Experience with Microsoft productivity suite and Teams
• Experience with SEO tools such as Google Trends and NewzDash or similar
• Ability to analyze performance data and make informed decisions based on insights

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of AI tools and automation workflows to streamline editorial processes, enhancing productivity and content quality
• Set and monitor performance goals for the new processes and technology, utilizing data analytics to assess effectiveness and drive improvements
• Conduct training sessions for staff on new AI tools and automation systems
• Work closely with IT and Product teams to develop and refine editorial tools that support AI-driven content creation and management
• Engage with vendors and internal software teams on new processes and products
• Ensure that all content produced meets ethical journalism standards and aligns with Newsweek’s editorial objectives
• Provide guidance and professional development opportunities for team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies
• Collaborate with other departments to align editorial goals with broader company strategies, ensuring cohesive operations across the organization
• Support other Newsweek bureaus’ editorial operations where required
• Any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

Working from home anywhere in the UK