In addition to her new responsibilities, Hood will continue her role as Executive Editor for Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects. She will work closely with Business Insider's product team and Standards Editor, Tracy Connor, to ensure that editorial innovations align with best practices and newsroom standards, helping Business Insider maintain its position at the forefront of journalistic innovation.
Key takeaways:
- Julia Hood has been appointed as Business Insider's Newsroom AI Lead, a new role focused on advancing AI use in journalism.
- Hood will collaborate with reporters and editors to identify new AI opportunities and shape strategy around emerging AI capabilities.
- She will serve as the chief AI educator for the editorial team, guiding the integration of new AI tools in the newsroom.
- The role expands her current responsibilities as Executive Editor for Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects, working closely with the product team and Standards Editor.