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AI Policy Reporter
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About the role
Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. Newsweek is seeking an AI Policy Reporter to join its UK-based digital newsroom, producing fast, accurate and original coverage of artificial intelligence policy, regulation and governance for an American audience. The reporter will contribute original stories each day, applying strong editorial judgement, rigorous fact-checking and a sound understanding of media law. Reporting to the News Editor, the AI Policy Reporter will source, pitch, research and develop breaking news, original stories, explainers, features and enterprise reporting. They will obtain on-the record statements from credible sources and subject-matter experts, and add depth to coverage by analysing relevant data, legislation, policy documents and regulatory filings. They will integrate visual elements where appropriate and write clear, engaging digital copy that helps readers understand the political, legal and societal implications of AI. The reporter will actively monitor a range of sources and platforms, including government announcements, regulatory developments, policy papers, industry reports, social media and Google Trends, to identify emerging stories, conversations and topics of interest to a global audience. They will work effectively to tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom and ensure all coverage is accurate, fair and in line with accepted standards of journalism. This is a hybrid/ remote full-time position. Those based in London will also have the option of working from the London office. Key Responsibilities: • Produce multiple articles each day to a high editorial standard. • Pitch original ideas and develop exclusives by securing expert and source quotes, obtaining documents and data, and advancing stories. • Research and write original stories, explainers and features covering AI policy, regulation, governance and emerging technologies. • Respond quickly to breaking news and policy developments involving governments, regulators, technology companies and international institutions. • Monitor government announcements, industry reports, social media, Google Trends and other relevant sources for emerging stories, trends and conversations. • Apply sound editorial judgement and rigorous fact-checking to ensure accuracy, fairness, clarity and journalistic integrity. • Collaborate with editors, visuals and audience teams to package stories with graphics, images, video and embeds. • Meet tight deadlines and respond flexibly to the demands of a fast-paced digital newsroom. • Perform any other reasonable duties necessary to meet the needs of the business. Requirements: • Experience in a reputable, fast-paced digital newsroom covering technology, public policy, politics, business or a related field. • Proven ability to source, pitch, report and produce several stories each day to a high standard. • Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence, technology policy, regulation and governance issues. • Strong news judgement and an excellent command of clear, concise digital copy. • Experience using social media and Google Trends to identify stories and emerging topics. • Ability to interpret and explain legislation, regulatory proposals, policy documents and technical concepts for a general audience. • Ability to work accurately and calmly to tight deadlines. • Solid understanding of media law, sourcing best practice and ethical journalism. Desirable: • Proficiency with co