Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter #42
Job opportunities: BBC, STV, The Sun and plenty of Freelance opportunities
Hello! I hope everyone enjoyed last weeks return and is looking forward to this weeks rundown đ
For those of you who donât know me yet, hello and welcome! My name is Bethany and Iâm a Journalism student based in Glasgow. You can find me on Instagram and Twitter đif you have any questions, are looking to befriend a struggling journalist or if you just feel like being nosy.
This is the Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter, a weekly rundown of the best journalist and writing opportunities in Scotland. Below youâll find the most recent job opportunities in the Scottish media industry.
Enjoy and good luck with your job hunting! If youâre finding the newsletter useful and want help support it (and me!) you can buy me a coffee and help fuel my searching â
Issue #42 - Thursday 20th January
BBC F&O Disability Internship(Procurement) has extended the application deadline to the 31st January
The BBC are looking for a Digital Journalist to join their Glasgow team
BBC Radio is also looking for a Assistant News Editor
STV are hiring a Digital Assistant Producer but get applying quickly! applications close on the 21st January
The Sun also has a number of roles closing on the 21st January
Glasgow Times is looking for Court and Crime Reporter
The Sporting News is looking for a Sub-Editor to join their new UK edition
DC Thomson Media and the BBC are looking for a Local Democracy Reporter for Dundee and Angus
Press & Journal are looking for a Environment & Transport Reporter to be based in their Moray office
NME needs a News Writer to work across guitar.com and MusicTech on a part-time basis.
The BBC is still looking for freelance writers for both News Writers and Sports Editors
GetMeGiddy, who write about all things sexual health, are looking for more pitches. Theyâre open to international writers and pay US$200 upwards per 800 word piece.
Geez Magazine is looking for pitches, stories, poems and art for their upcoming Sex Issue - Theyâre looking for everything consent and sex positivity based!
The Lazy Trader are looking for a new roster of freelance writers to contribute regular pieces covering all things personal finance.
Humanists UK is looking to hire a Social Media and Content Creator to work in its ceremonies team one day a week.
Anothermag.com has a call for pitches from new feature editor, Violet Conroy, sheâs looking for anything about art, photography, fashion, film, books and design.
Stylist has put a call out for health and fitness pitches with one rule: No mention of weight loss!
Freelance shifts are available as a Content Writer for an International Law Firm - Would require a few days a week in their Glasgow office but itâs otherwise remote!
The Unwritten also have a call for pitches. They publish personal essays and opinion pieces about chronic illness and disability. Pays ÂŁ75 a piece!
WIRED are looking to expand their pool of freelance contributors across Europe and beyond in 2022. Send your tech and business pitches to Natasha.
GQ magazine is taking on a temporary culture writer 1-2 days a week.
Skinny Magazine is hiring Digital Editorial Assistant - This is part of the Kickstarter Scheme and great for anyone looking to get into media
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is looking for Programme and Registration Assistants - great for anyone looking for some experience in proofing and publishing and s temporary job to kick of the new year
The Citizens is looking for an Editor - work is available remotely with flexible hours
Jewellery company The Curious Gem in Edinburgh is hiring a part-time Digital Content Creator.
SAC Consulting is looking for a Digital Content Editor, based in Edinburgh but says itâs flexible with location
DC Thomson is looking for a Social Media Manager to work across their publications in Aberdeen
Hachette Childrenâs preschool & picture book team have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial and Design Assistant in their Edinburgh office
Dawn Foster Memorial Essay closes at the end of this month and is great opportunity to get your essay published and rewarded. Submit a 1,500 essay on the housing crisis and win a first prize of ÂŁ1,500.
The Alpine Fellowship is open for the year! Theme is freedom and you can enter all categories for free -There's a writing prize, a poetry prize, a theatre category and one for academic writing.
The BBC Short Story Award is now open for entries. There's a big cash prize with this one.
Thatâs all for this week! I hope you enjoyed this newsletter and I look forward to bringing you more opportunities next week! You can see previous newsletters here
Have a great week everyone!