Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter #31
Job opportunities: Reach, Greenock Telegraph, BBC, Green New Deal
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). Also:
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Issue #31 - Thursday 5 August
Scottish Express is hiring a Trainee Live Politics Reporter. It’s a full-time position based in Glasgow.
DC Thomson Media are hiring a Live News Journalist in Perth, a Sports Reporter in Aberdeen, and a Social Media Executive in Dundee.
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
On top of the position of Trainee Live Politics Reporter, Reach is also looking, among others, for a Trends Writer and a Live Sports Writer.
Digital media company Adspire LLC is recruiting an Editor / Copywriter. The candidate needs to be a native English speaker with a passion for pop culture and marketing.
Based in Glasgow, the BBC is looking for a Consumer Affairs correspondent. It’s a full-time position, get your applications in before the 9th of August.
Medical journal BMJ looking for two part-time Clinical Editors. Roles are available in both the Education and Analysis sections.
Do you write short stories? The Spill wants to publish your work in a new dedicated Fiction section, coming soon.
Sound Bite PR is looking for PR and digital marketing managers (at various levels). Flexible working opportunities are available. Experience in the travel and hospitality sector would be useful; passion for food and drink is a must.
Fabulous wants your pitches for its Life Story section.
Red, Prima and Good Housekeeping are looking for articles covering physical & mental health, self-care, fitness, nutrition, etc.
Lucy Knight is the new Commissioning Editor for Guardian Books and wants your pitches. Send story ideas at lucy.knight@theguardian.com
Jenna Mahale is asking for some spicy feature pitches for i-D's culture section.
Green New Deal is looking for a Social media and Comms officer. It’s a full-time role that can be based anywhere in the UK, some travel to London is however required.
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.
Sandstone Press is looking for an editorial assistant with exceptional organisational skills, superb attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively internally and externally, with authors, colleagues, literary agents, cover designers and partners.
Scottish Ballet is hiring a Marketing Officer. The role is ideally based primarily in its Glasgow HQ, but some remote working is possible.
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit 3 Copywriters for an initial 7-month-long contract. Due to the current circumstances, these roles will be remotely based for the foreseeable future.
The Film Academy Edinburgh Ltd is hiring a part-time Screenwriter. The deadline is tomorrow!
The Creative Edinburgh Awards are back and free to enter! Open to all living or working within the Edinburgh City region, entries close at midnight on the 13th of September.
Wigtown Book Festival announced the launch of a new national essay prize for Scotland in association with the BBC. The £1,500 Anne Brown Essay Prize will be awarded for the best literary essay, published or unpublished, by a writer in or from Scotland.
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