Job Description

Reporter - Cumbria and Northumberland

Application Deadline: 26 May 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Carlisle

Reporting To: Paul McTaggart

Newsquest is seeking a reporter to join our team and help us expand our use of AI technology across Cumbria and Northumberland.

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of this exciting era in journalism, utilising AI technology to create national, local, and hyper-local content for our news brands, while also applying their traditional journalism skills.

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.

You will have the opportunity to develop your news and technical skills, including learning how to manage and utilise AI technology effectively.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring that our articles meet the highest standards of accuracy, information, and compliance with media law, utilising your journalistic expertise alongside AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Efficiently upload and manage stories, using time-saving AI tools and techniques to ensure a seamless process without compromising the quality of the content
• Meet page view targets
• 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day