WSJ seeks newsroom director of AI

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an expert and creative Director of Newsroom Artificial Intelligence to shape and direct our response to this exciting and fast-developing area.

You will lead cross-functional teams of journalists, product specialists and prompt engineers as the Journal seeks to make the most of artificial intelligence for both its readers and its newsroom. You will be responsible for ensuring that the usage of artificial intelligence meets the Journal’s standards, values and reader expectations.

You will also advise senior editorial management about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and how they might affect the Journal and the news industry in general.

You will be responsible for assessing AI-based tools and making recommendations on usage, as well as working with wider Dow Jones leadership to prioritize efforts and help turn them into functioning products.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of artificial intelligence, experience in the news media or a related field, and a passion for devising new and engaging user experiences.

You will:

• Oversee our experiments involving artificial intelligence, both in terms of creating newsroom tools to aid the creation and production of our journalism and in user-facing experiences.
• Prioritize the opportunities in AI-related fields that are available to the Journal.
• Work closely with our product department to ensure that AI-based experiences are seamlessly integrated into our products.
• Form and lead cross-functional teams to ensure all stakeholders are represented in anything we create using AI.
• Collaborate with editorial teams, photographers, illustrators and developers to ensure they are making the most of AI.
• Represent the newsroom in cross-company discussions of AI and the formation of appropriate policies and strategies.

You have:

• Extensive experience in artificial intelligence, with a deep understanding of generative AI and its possibilities.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, managing and inspiring a team.
• Deep understanding of the news media landscape, its challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

The Journal’s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

To apply, go here.