AI Optimization Lead

About the role

We are seeking an innovative AI Content Optimization Lead to drive the integration of AI and automation into global content operations and metadata workflows. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional and global teams to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance quality, speed, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities to apply AI and automation to streamline editorial, metadata, and content operations workflows across global operations teams to improve speed, quality, scalability, and consistency across global teams.
• Support the development and execution of strategies for AI-assisted and automated Global News & Business Content Operations and Metadata workflows, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product strategy, product management, engineering, business analysts, subject matter experts, and project management to prioritize opportunities and execute on AI and automation content optimization from ideation to deployment on a global scale.
• Review proposed approaches and designs to ensure alignment and organizational standards, governance, and quality expectations.
• Oversee the integration of AI and automation solutions for global deployment.
• Create progress reports and communicate updates and outcomes to internal teams, senior leadership, and key stakeholders, using data to provide clear insights and support decision-making.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, competitive intelligence, and best practices in AI and automation, with a focus on global applications.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing updated processes and communicating lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in content operations, project management, or product development
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Extensive experience in news, business or entity content
• Proven ability to work independently, collaboratively, and lead global cross-functional projects consisting of both employees and offshore partners in multiple locations and time zones
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, preferably in a global context
• Proficient in AI technologies, such as large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP) techniques, and machine learning applications
• Highly proficient in data analysis and performance metrics, with the ability to report insights and progress to stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and global teams
• Proven ability to provide both detailed information and summarize to a management level

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits tailored to your location, including country-specific perks like shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals. We also provide an attractive working environment with flexible hours to help you manage your workload and personal life.

Pay

The U.S. National Base Pay Range is $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

Schedule

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. We believe in promoting a healthy work-life balance, offering various wellness initiatives and benefits to support your well-being and career growth.