McClatchy Media is hiring: Tarrant County AI-Assisted Reporter in Fort Worth

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McClatchy Media is seeking a curious, tech-savvy journalist to join our newsroom as an AI-assisted reporter, a new role focused on using AI-powered tools to generate, manage and enhance high-volume content across multiple local news sites in Tarrant County.

Key Responsibilities

• Use AI tools and platforms to generate structured, templated articles from databases, listings, or feeds.
• Review, fact-check and edit AI-generated content for accuracy, clarity and tone.
• Maintain a publishing calendar of recurring content such as weekly event guides, real estate trends, and neighborhood-level updates.
• Continuously optimize and improve automation templates based on performance and reader feedback.
• Collaborate with the newsroom to ensure content aligns with editorial standards and community relevance.
• Help train newsroom staff on how to responsibly use generative AI for editorial workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong editing skills and sharp news judgment, especially in working with structured or templated content.
• Interest in using AI tools such as natural language generation (NLG), prompt engineering and content automation.
• Understanding of how to work with structured datasets (e.g., property transfer feeds, public records, community calendars).
• Enthusiasm for local news and for scaling information access in underserved communities.
• Ability to work independently, manage recurring publishing cycles and meet tight deadlines.

Job Requirements

• Day shift position that may include evening and weekend work as needed.
• Hybrid schedule: working from home and from our Fort Worth co-working space, with expectation of gathering news in the communities we serve.
• Proficiency with AP style, grammar, and punctuation.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

To apply

Include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, four to six examples of your best work and references.

About McClatchy Media

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