Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter #37
Job opportunities: Aberdeen Live, BBC Studios Comedy, VisitScotland
Hi, everyone! I hope youâre doing well and things are not too crazy in your life đ
For those of you who donât know me yet, hello and welcome! My name is Iris and I am an Italian multimedia journalist based in Glasgow, you can find me on Instagram and Twitter đ»
This is the Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter, a weekly rundown of the best journalist and writing opportunities in Scotland. As usual, below youâll find the most recent job opportunities in the Scottish media industry (plus some extra freelance and home-working gigs).
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Issue #37 - Thursday 14 October
Reach is looking for Trainee Reporters in Aberdeen, itâs a full-time and remote role.
BBCÂ Studios Comedy is looking for an experienced production management individual with excellent industry contacts and networks in Scotland to be considered for a 12-month contract/attachment as a Production Executive.
The Dunfermline Press is recruiting for a full-time junior reporter. There is flexibility over home/office work.
DC Thomson Media is hiring a News Reporter for the Sunday Post to be based in Glasgow.
Fancy working at Glasgow Live or Edinburgh Live? Reach is hiring two Social Video Journalists.
Novara Media is looking to hire a producer to oversee our COP26 coverage before and during the summit in November. Deadline for applications is 10 am Friday the 15th of October.
Mongabay is hiring freelancers to cover stories about agroecology for an ongoing series.
Paul Fisher, Managing Editor of Ayrshire and Clyde Weekly Press, has tweeted about some freelance shifts available in the Ayrshire newsroom.
Aurelia Magazine is looking to publish three emerging writers on the theme of growth. There's no age limit, but you mustn't have been published more than five times and you need to pitch before the 31st of October.
Got an uplifting fitness story or challenge you're doing? Found a specific technique you want to share? Miranda Larbi, Fitness Editor at Stylist, wants your pitches!
Laura Hampson is the new Deputy Lifestyle Editor at the Independent and wants your pitches! Send your ideas at laura.hampson@independent.co.uk
Got a pitch for i-d? Frankie Dunn is looking for articles on: weird internet trends, fun beauty stuff, timely film lists, music/creative scene profiles, actually interesting moves in the gaming world, etc
Do you love dogs? You can help Dogs Trust by becoming their new Media Assistant. Your responsibility will be helping to promote the work of their Rehoming Centres by developing ideas into useable newsworthy stories for use in all forms of media.
VisitScotland is on the hunt for a Content Editor who will create and deliver editorial content elements for VisitScotland digital channels.
The MCB picture book team at Pan Macmillan is looking for an Editorial Assistant. Youâll be working on books for children aged zero to seven, on a full-time, permanent contract.
Gfinity is hiring a new Editor to join the team to focus primarily on SEO & guide content aimed at casual players of Rainbow Six Siege. Fully remote.
The Pulitzer Center is hiring a fully remote manager for its global initiative, the Rainforest Journalism Fund.
The International Fact-Checking Network is accepting applications for the Climate Misinformation Grant Program. Fact-checkers worldwide can apply for a US$100,000 grant to combat false and misleading information about climate change.
Tesco Bank is looking for an Internal Communications Manager for an 8-month-long fixed-term contract in the role of Colleague Communications Partner. The role can be based in Edinburgh or remotely.
Forth Valley College is recruiting for a Communication & Media Lecturer to work part-time in Stirling.
Sky Blues in the Community have a Marketing and Communications Assistant position as part of the Governmentâs Kickstart Scheme (6-month job placement for 16-24-year-olds who are claiming Universal Credit) with the opportunity of working remotely.
Women Photograph is seeking 24 early-career photojournalists for its 2022 Women Photograph Mentorship Program.
So thatâs me done! Are you looking for even more job opportunities? Click here to check out our archive.
I hope you enjoyed this newsletter and found it useful. Until next time, have a great week, folks!