Young Journos in Scotland Newsletter #34
Job opportunities: The Nine, Newsquest, Stylist, STV, Glasgow Film
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).
Wee announcement: for the next three weeks, there will be no newsletter! I’ll be visiting my family and getting back to uni, so I’m going to take some time off, especially from regular deadlines! I’ll be back on the 23rd of September with loads of job vacancies for the newsletter!
Issue #34 - Thursday 26 August
Are you based in Scotland? Have you struggled with your mental health due to social isolation caused by the pandemic? If yes, you may be interested in Power of the Pen, a six-month-long programme where mentees will be able to write creatively about their experience of the pandemic and receive writing support.
Pinsent Masons is hiring a Journalist for their Out-Law service to join its team based in Glasgow. The role is based in Glasgow but involves working closely via phone, email and video calls with colleagues around the world. Occasional travel may be required.
DC Thomson Media is looking for a Dundee United FC Reporter to work for them full time in Dundee. Closes on the 3rd of September. They’re also looking for a Food and Drink Journalist and a Crime and Courts Reporter in Aberdeen.
The Scottish Sun is looking for an Online Sports Journalist and an Assistant Online Sports Editor based in Glasgow.
Sky Sports Football is recruiting a Digital Sports Journalist. Closing on the 6th of September, the position is full time and based in Glasgow.
The Nine, and its associated news programmes on the BBC Scotland channel, is looking for a bold and creative-thinking Assistant News Editor to cover a maternity leave.
Somerset County Times is looking for a multimedia journalist to help lead our online coverage during a period of record-breaking digital growth. A keen sense of the news agenda in Scotland is required.
STV is hiring a Production Journalist in Aberdeen.
Kyle Hoekstra, Gaming Editor at History Hit, is open for article pitches. He’s interested in history in and around games, with a focus on historical strategy.
Entertainment website Screen Rant is looking for an experienced journalist to oversee Tech content. The position is remote and freelance.
Ellie Fry from the Independent is looking to commission some new beauty writers for IndyBest.
Business writers, this is for you: Natasha Bernal, Business Editor at WIRED, is looking to broaden her freelance pool for new commissions this week.
Jam Press is looking for a talented and experienced journalist to cover shifts on the features desk. The ideal candidate will have at least one year's experience in writing features and excel at interviewing case studies, finding the best line for a story, and turning around engaging copy on a short deadline.
Miranda Larbi from Stylist wants your fitness pitches!
MODS is looking for a Content Writer in Aberdeen. The ideal content creator has a strong desire to work in a growing organisation long term and have a background or interest in the energy, engineering or technology sector.
Media Contacts is recruiting a Senior Researcher to investigate celebrity movements in order to create a first-class forward planning service used by the likes of the BBC, MailOnline, as well as many leading PR brands and luxury fashion designers.
PSP Media Group, publishers of golf magazine bunkered, is looking for a passionate, ambitious writer to join its golf team.
Glasgow Film is hiring a Scotland Marketing & Communications Coordinator. Get your applications in before the 3rd of September.
Applications for We Are Here Scotland’s Creators’ Fund are now live. The fund aims to provide practical funding opportunities for Black and POC artists and creatives across Scotland, along with one-to-one mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
Entries for The John Byrne Award are now open. Open to anyone living or studying in Scotland over 16 years old, they accept creative work in all disciplines, on any theme or topic.
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