Director of Editorial AI

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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.