Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter #32
Job opportunities: Scottish Sun, Edinburgh Live, Black Ballad, BBC
Hi, everybody! I hope youâre all well đ 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 đ»
As usual, below youâll find the most recent job opportunities in the Scottish media industry (plus some extra freelance and home-working gigs).
Issue #32 - Thursday 12 August
Scottish Express is hiring a Trainee Live Politics Reporter. Itâs a full-time position based in Glasgow.
The Scottish Sun is looking for a sports sub-editor on a permanent, full-time basis. Based in Glasgow, it closes on the 20th of August.
As usual, loads of jobs going at Reach, including: Reporter at Edinburgh Live, News Editor at Scottish Express, and Newsletter Lead.
Fancy starting your career at STV? The company is offering a number of Runner opportunities (for 3 or 4.5 months) to work on upcoming series. No experience of working in TV is required.
DC Thomson Media is looking for an experienced news reporter to join its Live Team to cover the north and northeast of Scotland. Based in Inverness.
The BBC is recruiting a Departmental Production Management Assistant based in Glasgow.Â
The Greenock Telegraph is on the hunt for a Digital Journalist. To be considered, send a CV to Brian Hossack - bhossack@greenocktelegraph.co.uk and Callum Baird - callum.baird@thenational.scot
Diyora Shadijanova is looking for pitches from all over the world for gal-dem. Has your life been affected by climate change? What about your local community or the environment? This opportunity is for you!
Black Ballad is looking for pitches, - Black women, get pitching!
A small consultancy that specialises in legal content and works for law firms is looking for new freelance writers to join their roster as they expand their operations.
The Scottish BAME Writers Network has an open call for online writing workshops and blog post pitches. Send your ideas before the 23rd of August!
Science for the People seeks proposals for articles, art, and other content for the upcoming issue, âCooperation: Theory and Practice for the Commonsâ.
Britany Robinson is looking for essays on freelance writing for her newsletter, One More Question. Send pitches on what has/hasn't worked, unique paths + perspectives, and important lessons learned in professional writing.
Ypeople is looking for an Editorial Officer to join its Communications team. Itâs a full-time position closing on the 23rd of August.
Fancy a job at a bank? Lloyds Banking Group is hiring an Investment Writer.
Green New Deal is looking for a Social media and Comms officer. Itâs a full-time role that can be based anywhere in the UK, some travel to London is however required.Â
The Edinburgh University Studentsâ Association is recruiting a Digital Communications Assistant. Itâs a part-time position, with a guaranteed 15 hours per week.
Film City Futures is hiring a Talent Executive to join the existing team delivering Short Circuit, a hub for filmmaking talent. Its Talent Executives must be based in Scotland, with at least one Talent Executive based at Film City Glasgow. Some travel within Scotland and across the UK, and potentially within Europe, will be required.
Scottish Ballet is hiring a Marketing Officer. The role is ideally based primarily in its Glasgow HQ, but some remote working is possible.
Documentarians worldwide can submit their non-fiction films and compete for $500 cash prizes. The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, a program of the Big Sky Film Institute, is accepting entries for its 19th annual film festival.
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