AI Rewrite Specialist

Advance Media • Cleveland, OH

2d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer are seeking an AI Rewrite Specialist to experiment with and refine the use of AI in transforming raw reporting, notes, quotes, and multimedia from beat reporters into clear, compelling stories ready for publication. This role blends the instincts of an editor, the curiosity of a reporter, and the fluency of a technologist. This position sits at the heart of our newsroom’s transformation, helping to define how AI becomes a trusted partner in the reporting process and freeing journalists to spend more time in communities, on investigations, and on storytelling that matters most to Northeast Ohio. The base salary range is $65,000 to $70,000 per year.

Requirements

• Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing.
• Strong understanding of story structure, tone, and what makes compelling writing.
• Demonstrated newsroom experience — as a reporter, editor or digital producer.
• High AI fluency, including prompt writing, workflow design and the ability to assess and refine AI-generated content.
• Collaborative instincts and excellent communication skills — serving as the bridge between human reporters and the AI writing platform.
• Curiosity, adaptability and comfort with experimentation and innovation.
• Hands-on experience with advanced AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or newsroom-specific applications).
• This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with reporters in the field to understand each story’s core — its facts, background, and public significance — as well as the assets and context needed to assemble a complete, compelling narrative.
• Use AI tools to structure, draft, and refine stories quickly from field inputs, including reporter notes, transcripts, photos, audio, video, and prior coverage.
• Experiment with and improve prompt strategies to achieve the strongest narrative voice, clarity, and accuracy.
• Evaluate and edit AI-generated drafts with the practiced eye of a journalist, ensuring every story meets our standards for fairness, accuracy, and style.
• Build, document, and continuously refine AI-driven workflows to improve newsroom efficiency and storytelling quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level