This new role builds on Hood's existing responsibilities as executive editor for strategic initiatives and special projects. She will collaborate closely with the product team and standards editor Tracy Connor to ensure that editorial innovations align with best practices and newsroom standards.
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 understand current AI tools, identify new opportunities, and shape AI strategy.
- The role expands her current position as executive editor for strategic initiatives and special projects.
- Hood will work closely with the product team and standards editor Tracy Connor to align editorial innovation with best practices.