Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter #33
Job opportunities: IJNet, JPI Media, Holyrood Magazine, The Big Issue
Hi, everybody! I hope you’re all well 🌞 Welcome to the Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter, a weekly rundown of the best journalist and writing opportunities in Scotland.
My name is Iris and I am an Italian multimedia journalist based in Glasgow, currently working as a part-time Digital Engagement Editor at Bella Caledonia. You can find me on Instagram and Twitter 🌻
As usual, below you’ll find the most recent job opportunities in the Scottish media industry (plus some extra freelance and home-working gigs).
Issue #33 - Thursday 19 August
JPI Media is hiring a Search and Trends Writer to be based in Edinburgh. You will work for the Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News.
The Big Issue is recruiting a full-time Digital Sub-editor to be based in London or Glasgow, with the possibility of remote working.
Holyrood magazine is looking for an experienced Journalist with an interest in politics and policy to be part of their editorial team in Edinburgh writing content for both online and print platforms.
Morning Live, BBC STUDIOS’ topical daytime magazine show, is looking for a talented, creative regional Researcher to join its films unit.
Journalists fluent in Chinese and English can apply for a part-time, remote position as IJNet’s new Chinese Editor to populate the Chinese site with practical articles, resources and opportunity posts for journalists, primarily translated from the IJNet English site.
I can’t see any new positions, but loads of job opportunities are still open at Reach!
DC Thomson Media is looking for a Broadcast Journalist in Aberdeen and a Senior Journalist in Inverness.
ITV is hiring a remote Subtitler, get your applications in before the 9th of September!
Ben Smoke is looking for writers to commission for pieces and a series he’s working on HUCK magazine.
Are you passionate about art? Louise Benson is accepting pitches for Elephant Magazine for the “This Artwork Changed My Life” series, in which writers explore works of art that had a significant or transformative impact on them.
Valnet Inc. is looking for content writers for the website MakeUseOf.com. Candidates must have strong knowledge of at least one of their verticals: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, DIY and Smart Home.
Dunelm is hiring a freelance Social Media Writer. It's a full-time position, the deadline is the 29th of August.
Ella Dove at Hearst is looking for heartwarming and poignant real-life stories with a festive angle for Christmas.
Jess Commons wants your first-person stories about sex and dating over the post-lockdown summer for Refinery29 UK.
National Theatre of Scotland is seeking a Marketing Officer to execute marketing and sales campaigns, nationally and internationally, working as part of the Audience and Media team.
The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Communications Specialist who is excited to elevate the voices and stories of the free knowledge movement through digital communications.
The Literary Consultancy is hiring a Marketing and Communications Officer. You’d be working part-time, and remotely.
Scottish Recovery Consortium is looking for Communications Officer. SRC is hosting a recruitment event on Zoom for interested candidates on Monday 23rd August 7-8.30pm.
Pertemps Scotland Ltd is working with a client in Edinburgh to recruit for a Communications Officer in the Public Sector on a temporary basis for 3 months with potential extension.
The Nan Shepherd Prize is a competition to find the next voice in nature writing. The prize runs every two years and is currently OPEN for new submissions until 6 October 2021. The winner of the prize receives a book deal with Canongate – including editorial mentoring and an advance of £10,000.
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