Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter #27
Job Opportunities: Scotsman, DC Thomson Media, The Big Issue
Hi, everybody! Apologies for the late newsletter, it’s been a hectic day/week!
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As usual, below you’ll find the most recent job opportunities in the Scottish media industry (plus some extra freelance and home-working gigs).
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Issue #27 - Thursday 8 July
Newsdirect is offering a Political Monitoring traineeship, closing on the 23rd of July.
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, a charity that supports and enables the
transformational recovery of nature across Scotland, is hiring a Visual Content Creator. It’s a full-time paid internship lasting 12 months.Good Omens Season 2 is offering loads of traineeships!
DC Thomson Media is hiring a Local Democracy Reporter based in Dundee, working full time. They’re also looking for a Head of Environment and Transport for the Press and Journal. It’s a full-time position based in Aberdeen.
The Big Issue is looking for an Office Manager and a Production Editor in Glasgow.
Time Out is looking for an Interim Travel Writer on a 9-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will contribute to Time Out’s global travel output with a particularly strong focus on travel news and UK escapes.
Reach has a wealth of opportunities in Scotland, both on-site and remote.
The Scotsman is hiring an Assistant News Editor in Edinburgh.
UNLEASH, a global information business about HR, learning and recruitment news & analysis, is hiring a remote Journalist.
Paul Ingram is looking for someone to help with digital marketing with two businesses he owns. Remote work including management of email, SMS, and social media.
Go Radio News is expanding its pool of on-call reporters and newsreaders.
They’re seeking applications both from experienced journalists with a proven track record, and those looking to break into the industry.Paul Fisher, Managing Editor of Ayrshire and Clyde Weekly Press, has some freelance shifts coming up on a couple of our weekly titles. You can DM him or email him for more information.
Positive News UK is on the hunt for solutions-focused pitches! Suggestions by the 14th of July.
Maybelle Morgan is officially R29’s Entertainment Editor and is looking for film/tv/books/music pitches or amazing writers.
Rachel Davies, an award-nominated freelance journalist & copywriter, is hiring a part-time assistant to help out on some upcoming projects.
You can apply to be part of the BBC’s Researcher Talent Pool (CDS Scripted).
Sophia Waterfield (Paranting Magazine) is looking for someone to write about bias happening at the Olympics. Specifically looking for writers who are a) Black and b) a parent (if you consider yourself a parent you count).
Edinburgh Zoo is seeking a Communications Officer to work full time in Edinburgh. Get your applications in by this Sunday, the 11th of July!
Pawprint is looking for a Junior Copywriter based in Edinburgh. Remote working is fine but you will be expected to be in the office most weeks for learning, development and team building.
The Global Investigative Journalist Network (GIJN) is offering fellowships to a limited number of journalists to attend the 2021 Global Investigative Journalism Conference, Nov. 1 to 5.
Freelance video journalists who cover international news and current affairs can apply for the Rory Peck Awards, aim at honouring freelance cameramen and camerawomen.
A bit of a different opportunity, but the New Art School is offering bursaries to artists based in Scotland.
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