AI reporter - The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism is looking for a talented AI reporter to join our expanding Big Tech team. We seek someone who can uncover the human impacts of AI. This is an excellent opportunity to have the time and space to expose wrongdoing and injustice in this area.

About The Role

We’re looking for a compelling storyteller who understands artificial intelligence and can demonstrate a track record of breaking stories with human voices at their heart.

The ideal candidate will have experience in either investigative journalism, AI reporting or both. We want you to help us build an audience around our tech work, whether that’s through our website, newsletter or YouTube channel.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge of the tech sector and AI
• Experience leading complex journalistic projects and delivering accurate stories within an agreed timescale and scope
• A track record of landing agenda-setting stories and investigations
• Diverse contacts in the field of tech/AI
• Excellent written skills, having published news stories, explainers and longer form stories.
• The ability to communicate via social media, in particular to be happy to make short-form summaries of your investigations for YouTube, TikTok and Instagram
• A solid understanding of media law and journalistic ethics, including source protection
• Confidence in making decisions in consultation with editors and other colleagues
• An approach that encompasses teamwork and collaboration
• Ability and desire to support team members in their investigations

Additional desirable experience and skills for this role may include:

• Broadcast and/or public speaking experience
• Data journalism skills
• Mentoring

You dont need to tick every box in this adwe are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please dont be deterred from applying.

You’ll Be a Good Fit If

• You are passionate about the Bureaus work and values, and are driven to get the best out of people
• You have significant experience in reporting and/or managing investigations formulating ideas, following leads, handling evidence, developing contacts and protecting vulnerable sources
• You consider how diversity and equity issues are relevant to global reporting projects
• You can manage day-to-day priorities alongside longer-term strategic ones
• You are a collaborative, communicative and solution-focused leader
• You believe journalism can make a difference and that media organisations should take an active role in ensuring their work sparks change
• You are willing to take creative risks
• You have a good understanding of media law and journalism ethics
• You understand the value of public-interest journalism

About TBIJ

TBIJ is the UKs largest independent investigative journalism organisation. We exist to inform the public about the realities of power in todays world. Our investigations expose systemic wrongs, challenge misinformation and spark change. With no corporate or political agenda, we bring to light serious issues affecting individuals and communities in the UK and around the world. We work strategically and collaboratively to maximise the impact of our reporting and share our findings openly with local, national and international media outlets to reach as many people as possible.

Benefits - What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Option to work a nine-day fortnight - (by reduction in annual leave)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 12 months service)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

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